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Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (MSDEP)

The Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (MSDEP) provides educational assistance, for a maximum of 48 months of tuition and fees, to spouses and children of military service members killed, missing in action, taken prisoner, or who became at least 90 percent disabled as a result of military service in an armed conflict.  This program was formerly called Virginia War Orphans Education Program.

To be eligible for assistance under MSDEP, an applicant must meet eligibility requirements.  If qualifications are met for this state program of benefits, an approval letter will be mailed to your home and a copy will be sent to JMU.  The JMU VA Program Coordinators will forward copies of the approval letter to the University Business Office and Financial Aid Office for billing and financial aid purposes.

For more information about MSDEP or to apply, please visit the Virginia Department of Veterans Services website.