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Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA / Chapter 35)

Department of Veterans Affairs · Federal

Your current status: Worth Exploring

Why BRIDGE identified this

Your profile includes dependent children and a service-connected disability rating.

What it is

Education and training assistance for eligible dependents of veterans meeting certain disability or service criteria.

Who it may be for

Eligible dependents

What it may provide

  • Monthly education assistance for qualifying dependents

Important limitations

  • Eligibility determined by VA
  • Time limits apply

How it works with other benefits

May interact with GI Bill transfer decisions.

Related benefits

Official resources

va.gov — DEA

Eligibility for government benefits is determined by the applicable agency, not by BRIDGE.

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