Chapter 35 – Survivors’ and Dependents’ Education Assistance (DEA)

The Chapter 35 DEA program provides education and training benefits to eligible dependents of:

Veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected condition, or
Veterans who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-connected condition.

Eligible students may receive up to 36 months of education benefits. This includes:

A Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA)
Eligibility to apply for the Washington State Tuition Waiver, which can reduce tuition and fees to $0 for qualifying residents.

For complete eligibility details and program updates, visit the GI Bill® website.

How to Apply

You can apply for DEA benefits online through the VA’s website:

Apply for Chapter 35 Benefits – VA.gov

Required Documentation

When applying, you will need to submit:

Important Information About This Benefit

Washington State Residents:
If both the student and their parent (the sponsor) are Washington residents, the student may qualify for the Washington State Tuition Waiver.

DEA benefits are paid directly to the student, not to the school.
If there are any remaining tuition or fee costs, it is the student’s responsibility to pay the balance.