New Jersey War Orphans Tuition Assistance
$500
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Program at a Glance
- Location: New Jersey
- Status: Open; the state lists no deadline
- Maximum benefit: $500 per year for up to four years of college or equivalent training
- Who it’s for: Children of New Jersey service members who died in the military or from service-connected disabilities, or who are listed as missing in action
- How to apply: Call the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs at 888-865-8387
- Last verified: November 2026
About the Program
Both the service member and the child have to be New Jersey residents. The benefit is $500 a year for up to four years of college or equivalent training. The state page lists it among its Gold Star family benefits and gives the veterans services line, 888-865-8387, as the way to apply.
Official source: New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs: Gold Star families
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Last checked Nov 10, 2026.