Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance

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Benefit program

Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance

Federal · VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION · #64.117

To provide educational opportunities to the dependents of certain disabled and deceased Veterans.

Also known as

Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) - Chapter 35

About this program

To provide educational opportunities to the dependents of certain disabled and deceased Veterans.

Who can apply

Other

Categories

FinancialDirect Payment for Specified Use

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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