This scholarship entitles children and surviving spouses of those who die in the line of duty on or after September 11th, 2001 to
use Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Eligible Spouses:
Have 15 years after the service member’s death to use the benefit (some exceptions to this expiration apply for those newly-
extended these benefits)
Are no longer eligible if he/she remarries within the 15 year period
Eligible Children:
Are entitled to up to 36 months of benefits at the 100% level
Have 15 years to use the benefit beginning on their 18th birthday, unless eligible under the new Forever GI Bill
May use the benefit until their 33rd birthday if they became eligible before January 2013