Learn about the Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance DEA program .
If you re the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died , is captured or missing , or has disabilities
you may be able to get help paying for school or job training through the DEA program also called Chapter 35 .
If you re the spouse of a Veteran or service member
your benefits end 20 years from the date of death . You can get DIC payments from us and use DEA benefits .
I'd like to ask another question regarding the VA education benefits for survivors or dependents. How can I know if I'm eligible for the benefits?
You may qualify for VA education benefits Chapter 35 benefits if you re the child or spouse of a service member and one of the below descriptions is true of the service member
what else?
The service member :Died in the line of duty after September 10 , 2001?
yes
What benefits can I get?