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HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Many families in Hampton Roads have expressed concerns about proposed changes to Virginia’s Military Survivor and Dependent Education Program. The program provides a tuition waiver to spouses and children of veterans who are killed, missing in action, taken prisoner or are at least 90% permanently disabled as a result of […]

For the first time, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is considering major changes to the military survivor and dependent tuition waiver program to offset millions of dollars in lost revenue for Virginia colleges.

Virginia's Military Survivor and Dependent Education Program provides a tuition waiver to spouses and children of veterans who are killed, missing in action, taken prisoner or at least 90% permanently disabled as a result of military service or combat.

The University of New Mexico (UNM) has once again earned the platinum-level distinction for its workplace policies by Family Friendly New Mexico, a statewide initiative developed to recognize employers that have adopted policies that give New Mexico...

Homecoming is rapidly approaching, and 10 WVU students are vying for the crown. Out of the 10 candidates, two students will be named Homecoming Royalty.

VAntage Point Military children qualify for a variety of VA benefits Every April, the nation celebrates the Month of the Military Child – a time that honors all military children for their dedication and sacrifices. At VA, we honor military children year-round by providing them earned benefits. Dependents and surviving children of Veterans and service members may qualify for certain benefits, such as life insurance, education services and health care. Dependent children may qualify for Family...