State Survivor Benefits For Delaware

ELIGIBILITY

• Children between the ages of 16 and 24
• Service member's cause of death must have been ruled line of duty
• Service member must have been a resident of Delaware at time of death, student must be a resident of Delaware for at least three years when applying
• Can be used with federal benefits

BENEFITS

• Tuition and fees at any public college in Delaware
• Tuition and fees at any private institution or out-of-state institution if program of study is not available at a public in-state college
• Does not include room, board or books
• Award is limited to four years

DOCUMENTS

• Copy of DD1300 or DD214
• Copy of service member's death certificate
• Proof of residency
• Application

Application due date: Six weeks prior to the start of class

Contact for further information: Carylin Brinkley at 302-735-4120 or carylin.brinkley@doe.k12.de.us

Note: This information is current as of Sept. 16, 2014. The information provided is meant to give a general overview of the state benefits and should be taken into consideration with individual circumstances.