Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants (IASG)

Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants (IASG)

Type: Federal grant for military families

Overview: Federal funds awarded to students whose parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. armed forces and died as a result of military service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after 9/11.

Eligibility

• Parent or guardian must have been a member of U.S. armed forces
• Parent or guardian must have died as a result of military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after 9/11
• Student must have been under age 24 OR enrolled in college at least part-time at time of parent/guardian's death
• Cannot be receiving federal Pell Grant

Award Details

• Award amount equals maximum Pell Grant for academic year
• Minus 7.2% federal sequestration-required reduction

Contact Information

Office of Financial Aid Georgia Southern University Post Office Box 8065 Statesboro, Georgia 30460-8065 finaid@georgiasouthern.edu 912-478-5413