University of Memphis: Free Tuition to Kids of Fallen Service Members

By Tactical-Life

The University of Memphis has announced that it will soon offer free tuition to the children and spouses of fallen service members.

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The Commercial Appeal, a local Memphis publication, reports that the university already accepts the Folds of Honor scholarship, which gives $5,000 per year to undergrads under the age of 24 if he or she has a parent killed or injured during active duty. Spouses who have not remarried can also receive the scholarship.

Now, starting this fall, Folds of Honor recipients won’t have to worry about figuring out how to pay the rest of the University of Memphis tuition, which averages to about $9,700 a year, plus room and board, fees and textbooks.

Further, if students quality for other scholarships, the University of Memphis will help them pursue those opportunities as well.

“Our commitment is to cover any gap that exists as a result and to relieve them of that burden,” University of Memphis President David Rudd said.

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Source:: Tactical Life