Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA) provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of veterans.
Eligilbility criteria:
- Veteran is permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition
- Veteran died while on active duty or as a result of a service related condition
- Veteran is hospitalized or receivng outpatient treatment for a service connected permanent and total disability and is likely to be discharged for the disability
The program offers up to 45 months of education benefits. These benefits may be used for degree and certificate programs.
You can apply online or by completing VA Form 22-5490, the dependents application for VA Educational Benefits.
Curent payment rates are as follows:
Training Time | Monthly rate |
---|---|
Full time | $1,298 |
¾ time | $1,026 |
½ time, more than 1/4 time | $753* |
¼ time or less | $324.50* |
*Tuition & Fees Only
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