Entitlements
Entitlement programs include Veterans Administration Educational Assistance G.I. Bill and benefits for veterans' dependents, tuition waiver for dependents of Kentucky veterans, and Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance.
- Veterans Administration (V.A.) Educational Assistance: Eligible veterans (G.I. Bill) and/or eligible children, wives and spouses of veterans who died or were permanently and totally disabled as the result of service in U.S. Armed Forces (V.A. benefits program) may apply for education benefits. Eligibility is determined by the V.A. For information and application forms, contact Veterans Administration Regional Office, P.O. Box 66830, St. Louis, MO 63166-6830, (toll-free) 1-888-442-4551 or apply at www.gibill.va.gov.
- Tuition Waiver for Dependents of Kentucky Veterans, Police Officers, Firefighters or Volunteer Firefighters: A waiver of tuition for eligible dependents (children, spouses, widows) of totally disabled or deceased Kentucky war veterans, police officers, firefighters or volunteer firefighters, who died or were permanently and totally disabled as a result of services in the U.S. Armed Forces, Kentucky law enforcement agencies, as a firefighter, or volunteer firefighter. For information, call the Office of Financial Aid at 606-783-2011.
- Vocational Rehabilitation: Eligible individuals with physical or emotional disabilities may qualify for education benefits. Eligibility is determined by the Vocational Rehabilitation Service in the student's community. Students already enrolled at the University should contact the Vocational Rehabilitation Office, 200-32 South, #4, Morehead, KY 40351, 606-783-1527.
- Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Subsistence Allowance: Eligible individuals enrolled in advanced military science classes may qualify for education benefits that consists of a tax-free allowance of $300-$500 per school month. Contact the Professor of Military Science, MSU, 306 Button Auditorium, Morehead, KY 40351, 606-783-2050.
For additional information pertaining to all financial aid programs, visit: www.moreheadstate.edu/finaid.