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For information about
educational benefits, contact:
Steve
Turbee, Bureau Chief
State Approving Agency
9500 Bay Pines Blvd.
Bay Pines, FL 33744
TEL: (727) 319-7402
Education for Children of Deceased or Disabled Florida Veterans:
The State of Florida provides
scholarships for dependent children of Florida veterans or servicemen
who died in action or died from service-connected diseases or
disabilities, have been verified by the Florida Department of
Veterans' Affairs as having service-connected 100% total and permanent
disabilities, have been determined to have service-connected total and
permanent disability ratings of 100% and are in receipt of disability
retirement from any branch of the United States Armed Services, or are
classified as prisoners of war or missing in action. Specific
residency requirements apply and the veteran must have served during
specific wars, conflicts or events.
For more information, click here
FS 295.01, .015, .016, .017, .018, .019, and 240.404
Tuition Deferment:
Any veteran or other eligible student who receives benefits under
Chapters 30, 31, 32, or 35 of Title 38, U.S.C. or Chapter 1606 of
Title 10, U.S.C., and is attending one of Florida's public
universities, community colleges or vocational schools is entitled to
one tuition deferment each academic year and an additional deferment
each time there is a delay in the receipt of benefits.
FS 239.117, 240.235, and 240.345
Reduced Tuition For National Guard:
Active Florida Guard members in good standing as
of June 30, 1997 are exempt from payment of one-half of tuition and
fees. Individuals who enlist in the Guard after June 30, 1997
are eligible for full exemption of tuition and fees.
Contact your National Guard Unit for details.
FS 250.10
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