Understand the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant (IASG)

The IASG is available to students whose parent or guardian died as a result of military service after September 11, 2001, in Iraq or Afghanistan. You must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) to be eligible for this military grant.

See IASG eligibility information.

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