Jocelyn: What is the Fry Scholarship?
The Fry Scholarship is a military benefits program that provides educational assistance to the surviving family members of service members who died while on active duty.
A Quick Introduction
Fry Scholarships were created in memory of Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry. They are connected with the Post-9/11 GI Bill, but only benefit the surviving spouses and children of service members who have died on active duty while serving their country after September 10, 2001. Eligible family members may receive up to 36 months of 100 percent reimbursements for three categories. School fees and tuition is fully covered for those who attend public schools as in-state students. The reimbursements for those who those attend private schools are capped at a preset maximum amount that is allowed academic year. There is also a monthly housing allowance and books and academic supplies stipend. http://benefits.va.gov/gibill Eligibility Criteria …show more content…
Eligibility for children ends when they turn 33 years old. The child’s marital status does not affect eligibility. Surviving spouses are eligible to receive benefits after the first of January, 2015. However, their eligibility typically ends 15 years after the service member’s deceased date. If the spouse remarries during the 15 year period, they will lose eligibility. Take note that surviving spouses or children who receive benefits under the Montgomery GI Bills or the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) must relinquish eligibility before they can qualify for benefits under Post-9/11 GI
The Fry Scholarship is a military benefits program that provides educational assistance to the surviving family members of service members who died while on active duty.
A Quick Introduction
Fry Scholarships were created in memory of Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry. They are connected with the Post-9/11 GI Bill, but only benefit the surviving spouses and children of service members who have died on active duty while serving their country after September 10, 2001. Eligible family members may receive up to 36 months of 100 percent reimbursements for three categories. School fees and tuition is fully covered for those who attend public schools as in-state students. The reimbursements for those who those attend private schools are capped at a preset maximum amount that is allowed academic year. There is also a monthly housing allowance and books and academic supplies stipend. http://benefits.va.gov/gibill Eligibility Criteria …show more content…
Eligibility for children ends when they turn 33 years old. The child’s marital status does not affect eligibility. Surviving spouses are eligible to receive benefits after the first of January, 2015. However, their eligibility typically ends 15 years after the service member’s deceased date. If the spouse remarries during the 15 year period, they will lose eligibility. Take note that surviving spouses or children who receive benefits under the Montgomery GI Bills or the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) must relinquish eligibility before they can qualify for benefits under Post-9/11 GI