Tuition Waiver
A waiver of tuition is an education benefit provided by the Commonwealth of Kentucky in recognition of military service of certain Kentucky veterans. The tuition waiver is provided for children, stepchildren, adopted children, spouses, and unremarried widows & widowers. An approved tuition waiver means a student may attend any two-year, four-years schools or vocational technical schools that are operated and funded by the Kentucky Department of Education.
You may qualify if one of the following is true of the veteran:
• Died on active duty.
• Died as a direct result of a service connected disability as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
• 100% service connected disabled.
• Totally disabled (non-service connected) with wartime service as deemed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or Department of Defense.
• Is deceased and served during a wartime period.
• Award from Social Security Administration is not acceptable.
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Click here for Tuition Waiver Application. [PDF 59K]
Appropriate Documentation to be attached to application:
- Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate or Tuition Waiver Affidavit of Household Membership (for stepchildren) to prove relationship to veteran
- DD214 or Discharge Certificate to prove eligibility of veteran
- Veteran's Driver's License
- Death Certificate (if veteran is deceased)
- Disability Award Letter from VA to prove veteran is totally disabled
- Evidence of Kentucky Residency (tax form, driver’s license, utility bill, etc.)
- Please include all necessary documents when submitting your application for Tuition Benefits. Incomplete applications may result in long delays or possible denials.
For additional information please call us at (502) 595 - 4447 or toll free (in Kentucky) (800) 928 - 4012 or email us. Please let us know if we can provide assistance
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