Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA, Chapter 35)

Education and training benefits for eligible dependents of disabled or deceased Veterans.

Overview

DEA provides up to 36 months of education benefits to eligible spouses and children of Veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected condition, or who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-connected condition.

Eligibility

Spouse, son, or daughter of a Veteran who is permanently and totally disabled, or who died on active duty or from a service-connected condition.