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State of Florida VA Educational Benefits
Purple Heart The Purple Heart Waiver , established in s . 1009.26 ( 8 ), F . S ., provides tuition waivers for Florida military veterans who have received a purple heart OR combat decoration that is “ superior in precedence .”
• The waiver covers the tuition toward a degree or certificate program up to 110 % of the required hours for the program of study . The waiver does not cover other costs , such as textbooks , housing , and food . However , additional financial aid opportunities may be available ; contact the college ’ s financial aid office for other financial aid opportunities .
• To be eligible , the veteran or active military member : o
Must be a current Florida resident for tuition purposes or a Florida resident at the time of the military action that resulted in the awarding of the combat decoration .
o May be a full-time or part-time student . o
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Must be enrolled in a certificate or degree program . Non-degree seeking courses do not qualify for the waiver .
Must submit the DD-214 form issued at the time of separation from service indicating the student received the combat decoration ( other documentation may be acceptable ). Please work with the college to determine acceptable paperwork .
https :// www . fldoe . org / core / fileparse . php / 7480 / urlt / 0082722-faqspurpleheart . pdf
Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans This program provides scholarship opportunities for dependent children and spouses of veterans who died from a service-connected disability or who are 100 percent service-connected permanent and total disabled veterans . Dependent children of service members Missing in Action or Prisoners of War may also be eligible for tuition benefits . https :// www . floridastudentfinancialaidsg . org / PDF / factsheets / CSDDV . pdf
Fee Waiver for Disabled Veterans
Section 295.011 , F . S ., establishes a fee waiver for disabled veterans who are enrolled in a postsecondary program and receive educational assistance under the GI Bill but who do not qualify for the 100 percent eligibility tier federally . These students are eligible to receive a waiver in the amount that is the difference between the portion of tuition and fees authorized under federal law and the full amount of tuition and fees charged by the institution attended . http :// www . leg . state . fl . us / statutes / index . cfm ? App _ mode = Display _ Statute & Search _ String =& URL = 0200- 0299 / 0295 / Sections / 0295.011 . html
VA Work Study
You may be eligible to take part in the VA work-study program if you meet all these requirements . https :// www . va . gov / education / about-gi-bill-benefits / how-to-use-benefits / work-study / Please contact Military & Veterans Services for additional information . All of these must be true :
• You ’ re enrolled at least three-quarter time in a college degree , vocational , or professional program ; and
EFSC MVS Guide Updated 4.18.24