Louisiana National Guard Survivors Tuition Exemption
Louisiana National Guard / Louisiana public institutions (state law La. R.S. 29:36.1(G))
Free tuition at Louisiana public colleges for the surviving spouse and children of a Louisiana National Guard member who died from active-duty or combat-zone service.
- How much
- Full tuition at Louisiana public colleges and universities
- Who qualifies
- Surviving spouse or child of a Louisiana National Guard member who died from active-duty or combat service
- Louisiana domicile; children eligible from age 17; five academic years or a bachelor's degree, whichever first.
- For students starting college, undergrads, adults going back to school
- When to apply
- Apply any time
- How to apply
- Contact the Louisiana National Guard Education Services Office and your public college's financial aid office to establish eligibility
- What you'll need
- See how to apply
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (legis.la.gov) and page 2
The details
If a Louisiana National Guard member dies from wounds, injuries or illness incurred in state or federal active duty, or in a designated combat operation or zone, the surviving spouse and children (from age 17) are exempt from tuition at Louisiana public institutions of higher learning if domiciled in Louisiana. Claimable for five academic years or until a bachelor's degree, whichever is first; lost while on scholastic probation.
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- The FAFSA in plain English (2027-28)
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