Chapter 35 - Survivors/Dependents Education Assistance (DEA)
For dependents of a veteran who is 100% disabled or who has died from a service related injury or illness. For eligibility questions, visit https://www.va.gov/education/survivor-dependent-benefits/dependents-education-assistance/.
Benefit Payments
For each month that you are attending classes, the VA will direct deposit the monthly stipend on the first day of the following month. The VA does not issue payment to the university for tuition and fees. To review current direct stipend payment rates visit HERE.
Please note, for the month of August, you will receive that payment on September 1st. For partial months of attendance stipends are pro-rated. For example, August and December are pro-rated for the fall semester. Prorated payments may apply for special terms, modules, or stand-alone terms.
First time using Chapter 35 DEA:
- Student completes the online application VA Form 22-5490 to receive their VA issued Certificate of Eligibility by mail
- Upload a copy of your VA issued Certificate of Eligibility to the VA Benefits Office in the Office of the Registrar: VA COE Submission
- Immediately AFTER registering for classes, complete our Request for Certification Form (RFC).
Chapter 35 DEA used at a previous institution:
- Complete the online application VA Form 22-5495 Request for Change of Program or Place of Training Form
- Upload a copy of your most recent Certificate of Eligibility to the VA Benefits Office in the Office of the Registrar: VA COE Submission
- Immediately AFTER registering for classes, complete our Request for Certification Form (RFC).