Trident

VA Education Survivors and Dependents Benefits

Dependent Education Assistance Program (Chapter 35)



Dependent Education Assistance Program (Chapter 35) provides educational benefits to the spouse and child or children of veterans who either passed away or became 100% disabled as a result of a service-connected disability.


For more information about this program please click the following link http://gibill.va.gov/benefits/index.html


Eligibility
Survivors and dependents are allowed 45 months of full-time benefits. Spouses have 10 years from the date of the veteran's effective date of permanent and total disability rating or the veteran's death. For detailed information regarding spousal and dependent eligibility, please visit http://gibill.va.gov/benefits/other_programs/dea.html.


How to Use Your Benefit with Trident University

  1. Submit your VA paperwork to Trident University
    Send Trident University a copy of your certificate of eligibility from the VA
    i. If you have never applied for your Chapter 35 Education Benefits, visit the VONAPP website and complete the VA application online (VA Form 22-5490).
    ii. You will need to save a copy of the entire application and forward a copy via email to financialaid@trident.edu or via fax to 714-364-9570 Attn: FA Department.

  2. Register for your classes
    When you register for your courses at Trident University, choose “VA” as your method of payment. If you are unable to do so, please inform a VA certifying official that you are planning on using your VA benefits for that session.

  3. Settle your Trident tuition
    You will be required to settle your tuition with Trident University directly in order for your financial hold to be lifted. To do so, please contact our Finance Department to settle your tuition and have your course materials released. You may contact the Bursars Office at 800-375-9878 ext. 1062.


Helpful Links and Phone Numbers


Main VA website http://www.gibill.va.gov/ | 888-442-4551


VONAPP (VA benefits application website) http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp


Enrollment Verification https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave/index.do | 877-823-2378


VA FAQs https://gibill.custhelp.com/app/answers/list


Other VA benefits 800-827-1000


Direct Deposit 877-838-2778