Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant: quick facts
The Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant supports students who are not eligible for a Pell Grant on income grounds but whose parent or guardian died as a result of U.S. military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001. The awa…
Administered by
U.S. Department of Education, administered by participating schools (via the FAFSA)
Who it's for
Students whose parent or guardian died as a result of U.S. military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after the events of September 11, 2001, and who were under 24 or enrolled in college at the time of the death. Open to women and men alike.
What it funds
Undergraduate education costs, paid at a level tied to the maximum Pell Grant
Repayable?
Grant (not repaid)
Where to apply
Submit the FAFSA at studentaid.gov; the school's financial-aid office determines eligibility
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Official sources: Federal Student Aid (studentaid.gov) — Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant. This page is educational information, not financial or legal advice; grants are competitive and never guaranteed. See our sources & how-we-work policy.