First choose a school
How do I get help with that?
The GI Bill Comparison Tool can help you pick a school .] Use the GI Bill Comparison Tools You should contact your school s certifying official to make sure your program is approved for VA benefits .
Can I make changes after I decide?
you ll need to choose which program you want to use . Once you choose , you can t change your mind .
How does it apply to spouses?
If you remarry ,  you ll no longer be eligible for the Fry Scholarship . You can still get Dependency and Indemnity Compensation DIC payments while using the Fry Scholarship .
How do I apply for benefits?
Apply online now , or Fill out a Dependents Application for VA Education Benefits VA Form 22 - 5490 and send it to the VA regional benefit office where you want to go to school . Download VA Form 22 - 5490 PDF Find a VA regional benefit office
What if I'm the child and my parent died in the line of duty before August 1, 2011?
you may qualify for both the Fry Scholarship and the Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance DEA program . But you can use only one program at a time . We cap combined benefits at 81 months of full - time training .
What if my parent died in the line of duty before August 1, 2011?