Surviving Dependents of Montana National Guard Member Waiver
Montana University System (Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education)
Tuition waiver for the surviving spouse or child of a Montana National Guard member killed in the line of duty on state active duty.
- How much
- Waiver of undergraduate tuition
- Who qualifies
- Surviving spouse or child of a Montana National Guard member killed in the line of duty on state active duty
- Montana resident; not eligible to the extent comparable benefits are available elsewhere.
- For students starting college, undergrads
- When to apply
- Check dates no published deadline; ask the campus financial aid office
- How to apply
- The MUS waiver page doesn't list a separate application
- Contact the financial aid office at your MUS campus or Award Montana (AwardMontana@montana.edu, 1-800-537-7508)
- Last checked
- October 22, 2026, against the official page (applymontana.mus.edu) and page 2
The details
Board of Regents-designated waiver (Policy 940.13) for the surviving spouse or child of any Montana National Guard member killed as a result of injury, disease or other disability incurred in the line of duty while on state active duty. Waives undergraduate tuition (not fees) at MUS campuses for Montana resident students. Does not apply to the extent the person is eligible for comparable educational benefits from another government or private program.
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