Education Benefits for Veterans in Arizona
2 Education benefits for veterans in Arizona.
Purple Heart Tuition Waiver Scholarship
The Arizona Board of Regents waives undergraduate tuition at Arizona public universities and community colleges for veterans who received a Purple Heart and have a VA disability rating of 50% or more.
Eligibility: Received a Purple Heart citation; was an Arizona resident or stationed in Arizona at the time of the qualifying injury; VA disability rating of 50% or more. Certain Arizona National Guard Purple Heart recipients also qualify (ARS 15-1808).
Estimated value: Full undergraduate tuition waiver (up to credits needed for a bachelor's degree; up to 64 credit hours at community colleges)
How to apply: Submit the ADVS Tuition Waiver and Verification Form to the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services and coordinate with your institution's veterans/financial aid office.
Arizona National Guard State Tuition Reimbursement
The Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) reimburses tuition for eligible Arizona Army and Air National Guard members pursuing undergraduate or graduate study at accredited Arizona institutions.
Eligibility: Bona fide member of an Arizona Army or Air National Guard unit who has completed initial active duty service and maintains a 'C' average; certain spouses/dependents and DEMA employees may also qualify.
Estimated value: Up to $250 per credit hour, not to exceed $4,000 in a one-year period
How to apply: Apply through DEMA Education and Incentive Services using the State Tuition Reimbursement (STR) application before or during the semester.