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Dependent Education Assistance Program (Chapter 35 VA Benefits)
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.
Eligibility
Survivors and dependents are allowed up to 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. Eligibility is determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs – you can find detailed information on the VA website.
How to Use Your Benefits
Submit your VA paperwork.
Send a copy of your certificate of eligibility (COE) or a copy of your VA application confirmation page to the Student Finance Department. If you have never applied for your Chapter 35 education benefits complete the online application (VA Form 22-5490).
Register for your classes.
When you register for your courses at Trident University International, choose Veteran Benefits 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.
Settle your Trident tuition.
Since the VA will send funding for tuition and fees directly to you, you will be required to settle your tuition with Trident University International. Since the VA will send funding for tuition and fees directly to you, you will be required to make other payment arrangements to pay the cost of tuition with Trident University International before the course(s) financial hold is lifted. Please contact our Student Finance Department to discuss payment options. Please contact our Student Finance Department for settlement options.
Helpful Links and Phone Numbers
Main VA website http://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/ | 888-442-4551
VONAPP (VA benefits application website) http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp
VA FAQs https://gibill.custhelp.com/app/answers/list
Other VA benefits 800-827-1000
Direct Deposit 877-838-2778
