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Are Children With A Deceased Parent Eligible For Any Kind Of College Scholarship Or Assistance?

My daughter's father died in 2000 and left her no inheritance. We are in poverty level and she wants to be a veterinarian. She loves animals and is very intelligent. If anyone has any information for me please let me know. Thank you and God Bless you.

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    Your child should also be receiving social security benefits...if not...she should have a large check awaiting her because she could/should have been collecting approx. $450-$500 each month from the date of her father's death in 2000.
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    Nascarnut 

    answered 2 years ago

    UP TO THE AGE OF 18 IN MOST CIRCUMSTANCES.
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    Nascarnut

    Nascarnut

    commented 2 years ago

    I have 2 daughters, their father passed away on 12-25-04, yes christmas day, and due to the fact that he worked under the table, did not pay into social security, they are not eligeable to get s.s. However i am disabled, multiple sclerosis, and i did pay into s.s., they receive benefits under me. 250.00 a month each. They do not receive s.s for their father being deceased.
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    Pattyrub

    Pattyrub

    commented 9 months ago

    Hi Nascarnut ?
    May you please give me more information about these Social Security Benefits?
    From, Tuties "ycmendoza@yahoo.com"
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    Ycmendoza

    Ycmendoza

    commented 5 months ago

      I am not sure, but it would seem likely. I think you have to apply for some type of government aid.
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      Winter2007 

      answered 2 years ago

        Has she spoken to her high school counselor? There are many scholarships given by those in need. Be prepared to write a lot of essays. You should qualify for some government assistance right now, I would think. There are forms at the colleges that she can apply for grants; money that doesn't have to be paid back. There are deadlines for these applications so I wouldn't wait to apply.
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        Peace 

        answered 2 years ago

        Scholarships for children that have a deceased parent can apply here...  Www.Forgottendependents.com
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        Guest 

        answered 5 months ago

        I am currently 22 and my father passed away 10-12-05. He had an massive heart attack at his job. I also have a brother who is 23 so since we were 18 and 19 we were left with nothing. My best approach is to apply to as many scholarships & fill out the fasfa forms. My mother did not work and lives off of social security to support her and my 10 year old sister. Sorry about your loss. I know it sucks but theres nothing you or I can do to bring our loved ones back.
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        Guest 

        answered 4 months ago

          Www.forgottendependents.com

          i lost my mother on my fourth birthday and am looking for scholarships as well. A google search gives plenty of options. Good luck and God bless. :)
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          Guest 

          answered 2 months ago

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