Eligible students for the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program, as confirmed by DVS, are guaranteed a waiver of all tuition and mandatory fees for eight semesters at a Virginia public college or university and Eastern Virginia Medical School. Eligible students may receive a stipend to offset educational expenses such as room, board, books, and supplies. Eligible student must be the spouse or the child (the child must be between ages of 16 and 29) of a qualifying military service member or Veteran. The following documents should be included with your application: authorization forms, proof of military service, proof of residency, proof of disability, and proof of dependency. VMSDEP accepts applications year-round, but please be guided with these deadlines: Fall semester, May 1; Spring semester, September 1; and Summer semester, December 15.