Scholarship Opportunity

NYS Regents Awards for Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans

Offered by New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

Annual undergraduate award for eligible children of veterans whose qualifying service resulted in death, significant disability, missing-in-action status, or captivity.

EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student

Eligibility

  • Be the child of a veteran who served during a designated period of war or national emergency and, as a result of service, died, incurred at least 40% disability, was missing in action, or was a prisoner of war.
  • Pursue an approved New York undergraduate degree full-time or part-time in good academic standing.
  • The veteran must currently reside in New York or have been a New York resident at death; applicant must meet HESC's residency and citizenship or applicable alternate eligibility criteria.
  • No income limit. Remain out of default on federal/state student loans or NYS award repayment and satisfy prior NYS award conditions.
  • Meet U.S. citizenship/eligible-noncitizen and 12-month NYS residence requirements, or establish applicable DREAM Act eligibility with HESC.
  • HESC also lists expeditionary-medal service in Lebanon, Grenada or Panama; students with spina bifida whose parent served in Vietnam should contact HESC for instructions.

Requirements

  • Establish eligibility with HESC's Children of Veterans' Award web supplement and documentation.
  • After eligibility is established, complete FAFSA and TAP or the applicable DREAM Act application for annual payment.

How to Apply

  1. 1Submit the year-round HESC web supplement, print and sign its confirmation, and return required documents.
  2. 2Complete the annual aid application for payment.