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.

If you are eligible for both Chapter 35 (DEA) and Chapter 33 (Fry Scholarship) benefits and you would like to use the Chapter 35 benefit first, check the box below.

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 …

Feb 6, 2025 · 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).

Use this VA Form 22-10216 to request exemption of the routine reporting requirements of the 85/15 Rule as required by Title 38 United States Code (U.S. C.) 3680A(d) and 38 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 21.4201.

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.

Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA), Chapter 35. Complete the VA form 22-5490 (black ink only). Submit the application to the APSU Veterans Education Benefits Office OR c omplete the VA online application.

Apr 26, 2023 · This is a step-by-step guide to filling out VA Form 22-5490, Dependents’ Application for VA Education Benefits. This is the form required for both dependents and spouses to apply for Chapter 35 Survivors’ and Dependents’ Education Assistance (DEA) or the Chapter 33 Fry Scholarship.

Oct 21, 2024 · Chapter 35 VA benefits, also known as the Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) program, provide valuable educational support to the dependents and survivors of U.S. military veterans. These benefits can significantly alleviate the financial burden of education, covering various costs like tuition, fees, and even job training.

The Chapter 35 Program provides up to 45 months of entitlement for eligible spouses and dependent children to go to school and learn a career.