Then you're in the right place. Have you chosen a school yet?
Yes, I have.
In that case, you should contact your school's certifying official to make sure your program is approved for VA benefits.
Oh, I already did. I was told that there also is this DEA program, which I qualify for. Can I use the DEA program as well?
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.
Ah, alright. I thought I could use both. By the way, I'm the son of a service member, do I need to be married to be eligible?
You can be married or unmarried.
What if I already started my educational program? Can I still expect benefits to be paid?
Yes, you should ask a certifying official from your school or your employer to fill out a VA Enrollment Certification VA Form 22-1999. They'll need to submit it online using VA Online Certification VA-ONCE.
I'll do that. And what benefits are we talking about?