Federal Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant Programs

The Federal Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant is awarded to students whose parent or guardian died as a result of U.S. military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001. The student must have been less than 24 years old or enrolled at an institution of higher education at the time of the parent or guardian’s death.

Grant Value

There are two awarding provisions. The determinant is whether or not the student has an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) that falls within the range for Federal Pell Grant eligibility (EFC 0 – 6,656).

If the student is eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant, the student will receive a maximum Federal Pell Grant of up to $7,395*, and an EFC of zero will be used to package all Federal Student Aid, without regard to the student’s FAFSA EFC.
If the student is not eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant, the student will receive a Federal Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant of up to $6,973*. The student’s normally calculated FAFSA EFC will be used to package all other Federal student aid.

*The value of a student’s Federal Pell Grant or Federal Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant may be prorated based on their enrollment status.

How to Apply

Students must complete a FAFSA each year to be considered for the Federal Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant.

Other Important Information

Eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant and the Federal Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant is limited to a maximum of 12 semesters or the equivalent. For more information, see The Federal Pell Grant and The Federal Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant.