Regents Award for Children of Veterans 2012-2013

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) 99 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12255

Phone: 888-697-4372
Fax:
Email:
http://www.hesc.com

Purpose of award: To assist students whose parents served in the Armed Forces during times of war or national emergency.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must have a parent who served in the United States Armed Forces during the Persian Gulf. Vietnam or Korean Conflicts, World War I or II or as a Merchant Seaman during World War II. The parent must be or have been a resident of New York State and have died or suffered a disability of 40 percent or more as a result of service, been classified as missing in action or been a prisoner of war. Students with a parent who has received the expeditionary medal for participation in operations in Lebanon, Grenada or Panama and students born with spina bifida whose parent is a Vietnam Veteran are also eligible.
Target applicant: Junior high students or younger
Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $450.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: May 1.
How to apply: Applications are available by phone.