State Survivor Benefits For Maine
Veterans and Dependents Education Benefits
ELIGIBILITY
- Children, stepchildren (if parents have been married for more than 5 years) and unremarried spouses
- Children must enroll prior to 22nd birthday
- Service member must have been killed in action or died of a service connected disability on or after September 11, 2001
- Service member must have entered service or been a resident for 5 years prior to death. 5 year rule can be waived if family has lived in Maine for at least 5 years after death
- Can be used with federal benefits
BENEFITS
- 6 years or 120 credit hours of tuition and fees waived
- No room or board covered
- Must be used at an Maine state funded postsecondary institutions
- Can be applied towards masters programs
DOCUMENTS
- Copy of DD214 military record
- Copy of student’s birth certificate
- Marriage certificate for spouses and step-children
- Copy of service members death certificate
- Proof of residency for at least 5 years
Application due date: None
Contact for further information: Paula Gagnon- (207) 430-6035 paula.m.gagnon@maine.gov
Note: This information is current as of September 16, 2014. The information provided is meant to provide a general overview of the state benefits and should be considered in connection with individual circumstances.