If you're the spouse or child of a Veteran who has died, is missing, or has a permanent and total service-connected disability, you may be able to get help paying for school or job training through the DEA program (also called Chapter 35).

Find out if you’re eligible for the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance program, or Chapter 35. If you’re the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or has disabilities, you may be able …

Mar 20, 2025 · Use VA Form 22-5490 when a spouse or dependent is applying for educational benefits under Chapter 35 Survivors' and Dependents' Education Assistance (DEA) or Chapter 33 Fry Scholarship. You can apply online instead of filling out and sending us the paper form.

Mar 31, 2025 · Chapter 35 VA benefits provide educational and job training support to spouses and children of disabled, captured, or deceased service members, offering monthly payments to cover expenses.

May 21, 2024 · Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.

Nov 15, 2024 · Chapter 35 benefits are also known as the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance program. This program is for veterans who may have suffered from permanent disabilities or died while serving on active duty.

(chapter 35 of title 38, U. S. Code). The DEA program provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents and survivors of certain veterans. We in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) who produce this pamphlet hope that it will be a helpful guide for you. The pamphlet doesn’t cover every

Aug 2, 2024 · This comprehensive guide will answer your questions about Chapter 35 VA Benefits, from eligibility to application processes and payment scales. What are Chapter 35 VA Benefits? Chapter 35 VA Benefits offer educational and training assistance to …

This chapter also describes services the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program provides to assist individuals eligible for Chapter 35 benefits.

Survivors and dependents may be eligible for educational benefits from multiple sources: the Department of Veteran's Affairs Chapter 35; the Post/911 GI Bill; and the Virginia Department of Veterans Services.