State Survivor Benefits For Michigan

ELIGIBILITY

• Children only between 16 and 26
• Service members cause of death must be ruled line of duty or due to a service connected disability by the Department of Veterans Affairs,
• Service member must have entered service from Michigan or been a Michigan resident at time of death, student must be a Michigan resident
• Can be used with federal benefits

BENEFITS

• A scholarship of up to $2,800 a year with a total of $11,200 for 4 years
• Amount of scholarship is not to exceed total amount of tuition including other grants and scholarships
• Can only be used for an undergraduate degree
• Must be used at a Michigan state funded postsecondary institution

DOCUMENTS

• Copy of DD1300 or DD214
• Copy of student’s birth certificate
• Copy of service members death certificate
• Proof of residency
• Completed application

Application due date: None

Contact for further information: Kathy Welch- (517) 373-7120 welchk1@michigan.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.