Dependent's & Survivor's Educational Assistance Program

Dependents and Survivors Educational Assistance (Chapter 35)

Chapter 35 provides education benefits to eligible dependents and survivors of veterans.

  • Monthly education benefit payments
  • Can be used for tuition, fees, and other education-related expenses
  • Eligible for degree programs, certificates, and training

  • Must be a spouse or dependent of a qualifying veteran
  • Veteran must be permanently disabled due to a service-related condition, missing in action, or deceased from service-related causes
  • Must meet VA eligibility guidelines

First-Time Users:
Apply online at  and complete VA Form 22-5490 (Application for Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance) to receive your Certificate or Letter of Eligibility.

Returning Users:
If you have previously used VA education benefits, complete VA Form 22-1995 (Change of Program or Place of Training) at  to receive an updated Certificate of Eligibility.

  • Submit the following items to the 91勛圖厙 Financial Aid Office:

    • Certificate of Eligibility
    • Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities
    • VA Request for Certification Form
    • VA Degree Plan

    Degree plans are completed by your 91勛圖厙 advisor.

Applying online is easy!