Chapter 35 - Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA)

A monthly stipend paid directly to the student.

Current Rates

The program offers education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of Veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition or of Veterans who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition.  For more information, please visit the United States Department of Veterans Affairs DEA web page.

Step One

To apply for your Department of Veteran Affairs(VA) educational benefits you need to go to VA.GOV to complete your application.

Step Two

In approximately 4 weeks the VA will send you a Certificate of Eligibility in the mail.  Send a copy of the certificate to the VA and Military Benefit Certifying Team utilizing the VA/Military Benefit Intake Form.

 

You may also be eligible for the following additional benefits:

ChampVA Healthcare                       Veterans Dependent Tuition Waiver 

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