New Jersey War Orphans Tuition Assistance (War Orphans Tuition)
Pays $500 a year for up to four years of college or equivalent training to children of service members who died in the military, died of service-connected disabilities, or are officially listed as missing in action.
Who it is for
Children ages 16 to 21 of service members who died while in the military, died from service-connected disabilities, or are officially listed as missing in action by the Department of Defense. The child must have lived in New Jersey for at least one year before applying, and the parent must have been a New Jersey resident.
Focus: Surviving spouses and families
Before you start
How you apply: Apply directly to the program.
How to apply
- Contact the Veterans Benefits Bureau at 609-530-6949 or vbb@dva.nj.gov to request the application.
- Gather proof of the parent's service and death or MIA status, plus proof the child has lived in New Jersey for at least one year.
- Submit the application while the child is between ages 16 and 21.
Deadline: The state page does not post an application deadline, but the child must apply between ages 16 and 21, so contact the Veterans Benefits Bureau early. (Deadline not confirmed)
Amount: $500 per year for up to four years
Verified as of 2026-07-05. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.