Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35 / DEA)

Grant · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35 / DEA). $405–$1,621. Open Now. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Official link: https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/education-and-careers/dependents-education-assistance/rates/ (va.gov)
Amount: $405–$1,621. Institutional training monthly rates effective Oct 1, 2026–Sept 30, 2027: $405.25–$1,621.00 a month (or tuition/fees for ≤1/4 time, whichever less) (VA DEA rates; updated 2026-10-21).
Status: Open Now. Rolling — the sponsor accepts applications any time. Confirm on the official page.
Deadline: Rolling VA DEA (Chapter 35) claim — apply via VA.gov; monthly rates published for each fiscal year table (VA DEA; checked 2026-09-07)
Who can apply: Military-connected students (see the official page for who counts)
Last checked: October 23, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified: 2026-10-23

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Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (official URL on file)

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Deadline verified: yes · 2026-09-07

Application path: confirmed · official page on file

Current cycle: confirmed · the official page says rolling

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Eligibility on file

DEA (Chapter 35) pays a monthly education benefit to eligible spouses/children of Veterans who died or have permanent and total service-connected disability (and related qualifying events). Current institutional full-time rate $1,621/month (Oct 1, 2026–Sept 30, 2027). Official: VA.gov DEA rates and eligibility pages. Eligibility (Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Ch. 35; VA; checked 2026-09-07): Eligible dependents/survivors of veterans with permanent/total service-connected disability or who died of service-connected causes. Rolling VA claim; FY2027 institutional rates as published.

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Who can apply

Military-connected students (see the official page for who counts)

How to apply

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Questions

Who sponsors Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35 / DEA)?

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Official page: https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/education-and-careers/dependents-education-assistance/rates/

What is the amount for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35 / DEA)?

$405–$1,621. Institutional training monthly rates effective Oct 1, 2026–Sept 30, 2027: $405.25–$1,621.00 a month (or tuition/fees for ≤1/4 time, whichever less) (VA DEA rates; updated 2026-10-21). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35 / DEA)?

What is the status of Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35 / DEA)?

Open Now. Rolling — the sponsor accepts applications any time. Confirm on the official page.

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