I am %100 disabled veteran. Do my dependents go to college tuition free?

2020-07-22T16:34:24-04:00

I am a %100 disabled. Do my dependents go to college tuition free?

Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made Jul 22 at 2020 4:46 PM

2020-07-22T16:46:11-04:00

https://www.va.gov/education/survivor-dependent-benefits/dependents-education-assistance/

Learn about the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) program. If you’re the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or has disabilities, you may be able to get help paying for school or job training through the DEA program—also called Chapter 35. Find out if you’re eligible for this benefit

Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance | Veterans Affairs

Find out if you're eligible for the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program for children and spouses of Veterans who have died or been disabled. View current payment rates for college degree programs, career-training certificate courses, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training.

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Jul 22 at 2020 5:51 PM

2020-07-22T17:51:49-04:00

Kids up to age 26 get education benefits from VA it is about a grand a month. Some states also have education benefits for children of disabled vets.

Response by SPC Maurice Tillman made Jul 22 at 2020 5:52 PM

2020-07-22T17:52:05-04:00

Short answer, no.

Response by SPC Maurice Tillman made Jul 22 at 2020 5:53 PM

2020-07-22T17:53:05-04:00

However, you can pass your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to them and they can apply for a lot of scholarships and FASFA grants.

Response by Sgt George Anderson made Jul 22 at 2020 8:59 PM

2020-07-22T20:59:28-04:00

You’re saying “No” to what exactly?

Response by Sgt Jd McManus made Jul 23 at 2020 2:35 PM

2020-07-23T14:35:33-04:00

Check your state's VA programs...in CA a dependent of a Vet with a 0% rating and above can go to public CSUs and UCs.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jul 23 at 2020 3:35 PM

2020-07-23T15:35:29-04:00

Does your spouse get VA Caregiver funds?

Response by SGT Paul Turnbull made Jul 24 at 2020 12:51 PM

2020-07-24T12:51:04-04:00

Yes, look into DEA (dependents educational assistance)!

Response by SGT Paul Turnbull made Jul 24 at 2020 12:53 PM

2020-07-24T12:53:17-04:00

Some states also offer dependents in your situation tuition free education in state universities.