My dad served for the Vietnam War, and I heard that if your parents were a Military Veteran that you can get scholarships and a monthly check from the military? Is this true?
2007-03-09 08:38:01 · 23 answers · asked by Still Standing 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It's certainly a good idea. If a man or woman served proudly to protect our country, it's the VERY least we as U.S citizens can do to repay them. However, get in line!
We need to take care of our injured patriots from current and past service. The way the executive branch are conducted themselves taking care of those injured prior to being caught neglecting them, it will be a LOONNG time coming.
Other presidents did the same thing... Nothing. The only difference is the current commander and Chief and conservative members of congress have beaten their chests and proclaimed they were the ones that really support our military. They get an "F" if you ask me.
Don't expect anything soon.
2007-03-09 09:14:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ONLY,if he died on active duty. Also, the monthly money you are talking about comes from Social Security if you are still a minor child. The only other money comes from his military life insurance, if he had it, that's called SGLI and it is given in a lump some or over 36 months after he died to the person he designated as the beneficiary As far as scholarships go if they have one for the children of military members or Vietnam vets you will need to apply for those just like any other scholarship out there. No magic money out there just because you are the child of a veteran.
2007-03-09 17:04:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My buddy in fraternity stated that his college tuition was being paid for because his dad was a Vietnam Veteran. It's worth looking up.
Edit:
I think it's for kids of soldiers who got HURT or KILLED:
Children of Veterans (Federal): If veteran’s death or total disability is service-connected during a period of hostility, the children may pursue approved courses in schools and colleges under the Dependents Education Assistance program. Orphans ages 18-26 receive a financial stipend for up to 45 months schooling. Certain children beginning at age 14, may be eligible for special restorative training.
2007-03-09 16:42:15 · answer #3 · answered by jasohn1 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry to say, no you cannot.
BUT !!!!!!
Most Units have Associations that do provide scholarships to the children of their members on a competitive basis.
IE: The 101st Airborne Association provides several $25,000 Scholarships.
Find out what unit your father served with in Vietnam, then see if that Unit has an Association and if they offer scholarships.
2007-03-09 17:19:02 · answer #4 · answered by jeeper_peeper321 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There ARE scholarships for the children of Viet Nam vets. Try contacting the VIET NAM VETS OF AMERICA. They should be able to point you in the right direction IF the scholarships are still in effect, seeing as those KIDS are no longer kids. There are scholarships for all kinds of things (my wife's elementary school gives a $500 scholarship to alumnus). You just have to dig for them. Getting $500 here, $100 there all add up. Don't give up!
2007-03-11 01:29:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the perks you mentioned, are tied in to one of your parents having been awarded the 'medal of honor'!
There are scholarships and grants available to various people who's parents or kin served in certain capacity's in the armed forces and in certain wars. These need to be searched out however, and non of them are military or public offerings, they are almost always private.
There was a college grant available a while back for children of WWII submariners. This is an example of some of the seed money that's out there, but it's not always easy to find, so it takes research.
2007-03-09 17:01:06 · answer #6 · answered by briang731/ bvincent 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am not aware of any such program---but to make sure contact the Veterans Administration in your area and ask==you can also go on line and look up Veterans Administration and send in your question to them===a phone call to them would probably be better though
Good luck
2007-03-09 17:03:33 · answer #7 · answered by willtdn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the Veterans Adminitration benefit package he earned. The VA cut a few programs around '75, giving a ten year expiration time if not used. But you can call the local VA office, give them your dad's info (serial #/ssn #) dates of service and they will tell you what's eligible for you. Don't know what branch your dad was in but tell him Semper Fi!
2007-03-09 16:46:05 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe if he has a service connected disability , , but otherwise , I would have to say no , because it's really hard for the vetran himself to even get help from the VA , i know , because I've been trying for along time myself .you said he was a vietnam vet , have him check with his local chapter of the VVA, he should know how to contact them .
2007-03-10 11:27:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your guidance counselor's office. They may know of scholarships given by various military organizations or other groups that are for the children of veterans.
Good luck!
2007-03-09 16:52:07 · answer #10 · answered by retired military wife 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋