Free College for Military Dependents - Which states offer this?

I'm a military dependent, and I've heard that some states offer free college tuition for dependents of military personnel. Which states do this? Is there a comprehensive list somewhere or anyone with some solid information about it?

Unlike the Federal Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability option which allows service members to transfer all or part of the education benefit to their spouse or dependent children, free college tuition for military dependents is not nationwide and varies by state.

1. California: The Cal-Vet College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents waives tuition and other mandatory systemwide fees at any State of California Community College, California State University, or University of California campus.

2. Connecticut: Connecticut waives tuition at public colleges and universities for children of certain military personnel/veterans.

3. Illinois: The Illinois Veterans Grant (IVG) and Illinois National Guard Grant (ING) cover tuition and certain fees.

4. Texas: The College Credit for Heroes and Hazlewood Act are a couple of programs in Texas meant to help military personnel, veterans, and their dependents.

Please note, that these programs typically have certain criteria for eligibility aside from just being a military child, such as residency status and academic performance. Additionally, the requirements can change, so make sure to check the current guidelines on each state's official veterans' or education department websites or ask the university's veterans' affairs office for the most accurate information.

And remember, even if your state does not offer free tuition, you might still qualify for federal and school-specific aid or scholarships for military dependents, so be sure to research those possibilities as well.