Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA / Chapter 35)
Department of Veterans Affairs · Federal
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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.