Chapter 35

Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program

Dependents or Spouses of Veterans may be eligible for educational assistance if:

• The veteran died while in the service.
• The veteran died as the result of a service-connected disability.
• The veteran became permanently or totally (100%) disabled as a result of a service-connected disability.

New Students

1. Follow the Steps to Enrollment for a New Student
2. You will need a copy of Birth Certificate (Child's) and Parent's file number.
3. You will need a copy of Marriage Certificate (Spouse) and Veteran's file number.
4. Complete all the necessary paperwork
   • Complete the 22-5490 online
     Application for Services and Dependents Educational Assistance.
   • Complete Pay Request
   • G.I. Bill Standards
   • If you have attended another college you need to request your transcripts.

Transfer Students

1. Complete the 22-5495 online
   Change of Place on Program of Study
2. Complete Pay Request
3. G.I. Bill Standards
4. If you have attended another college you need to request your transcripts.

Continuing Students

1. Complete Pay Request

2. The dependent or spouse will receive their benefits by the fifth of the following month.