Expanding Fry Scholarship Eligibility for Surviving Military Spouses and Children.
This law expands access to the Fry educational scholarship for military families. Spouses and children of service members who die from a service-connected disability within 120 days of discharge will now qualify for these benefits. This change provides essential financial support for the education of families who lost a loved one due to service-related conditions shortly after active duty ended.
Key points
The Fry Scholarship eligibility is expanded to include families of service members who die from a service-connected disability within 120 days after discharge.
Benefits are available to surviving spouses and children, provided the service member received an honorable discharge.
The changes apply retroactively to past deaths, but educational benefits will commence for terms starting on or after August 1, 2024.
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