Texas community resource
Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Chapter 35 education and training assistance for eligible spouses and children.
How to get help
Apply online or by mail using VA Form 22-5490, then coordinate enrollment certification with the approved school or training program.
Who this service helps
A qualifying spouse or child of a veteran or service member who is permanently and totally disabled, died, is missing, was captured, or meets another published service-related condition.
Where this service is available
Service area: United States, including eligible spouses and children studying or training in the Austin / Central Texas region.
A service area describes where help is offered or who may be served. It is not necessarily the organization’s physical location.
Location and contact
Source and verification
Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
No fee to apply; benefit months, payment rates, and time limits depend on eligibility and training type.
About this service
DEA can help qualifying dependents pay for degree programs, certificates, apprenticeships, on-the-job training, and other approved education or career preparation.
Other resources that may help
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