Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA, Chapter 35)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Amount variesNo application deadline. Children are eligible from age 18 through 26, and spouses for seven years from the veteran's 100% rating

Who can apply: Children or spouses of military service members.

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Spouses and children of veterans who died on active duty or from a service-connected disability, are missing in action or captured, or are rated 100% permanently and totally disabled can get 36 months of monthly payments to use for college, on-the-job training or apprenticeships.

What you'll need to apply

  • VA Form 22-5490, which you can complete online at va.gov
  • Spouse or child of a veteran who died on active duty or from a service-connected disability, is missing in action or captured, or is rated 100% permanently and totally disabled
  • 36 months of benefits for college, on-the-job training or apprenticeships. Children are eligible from 18 through 26, and spouses for seven years from the veteran's 100% permanent and total rating

Requirements can change each cycle. Confirm them on the sponsor's page before you apply.

Eligibility

  • • Child/spouse of a military service member

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