Dolores Rossman 5914911 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am a surviving spouse with DEA educational benefits. Can I apply for those benefits before I select a school? I am a surviving spouse with DEA educational benefits. Can I apply for those benefits before I select a school? 2020-05-20T15:13:30-04:00 Dolores Rossman 5914911 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am a surviving spouse with DEA educational benefits. Can I apply for those benefits before I select a school? I am a surviving spouse with DEA educational benefits. Can I apply for those benefits before I select a school? 2020-05-20T15:13:30-04:00 2020-05-20T15:13:30-04:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 5916010 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>no, you need to be actively enrolled. Benefits will not be payed out until enrollment is confirmed through the school and a payment arrangement is set up between the DEA and school. Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2020 7:36 PM 2020-05-20T19:36:34-04:00 2020-05-20T19:36:34-04:00 2020-05-20T15:13:30-04:00