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Understanding Chapter 33 vs. Chapter 35 VA Benefits
The VA offers support through various programs. Chapter 33, or the Post-9/11 GI Bill, provides education benefits to veterans who served after September 10, 2001. Chapter 35, the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program, supports the dependents of veterans who are permanently disabled or deceased due to service-related issues helping with education and training for family members like children and spouses.
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Unlocking Education Benefits for Dependents of Veterans
Children of eligible veterans can use Chapter 35 benefits from ages 18 to 26, with possible extensions if they have military service, up to age 31. Spouses can use benefits for up to 10 years from the VA’s eligibility decision or the veteran’s death with a potential extension to 20 years if the veteran was rated as permanently disabled within three years of discharge from October 10, 2008, onward.
To apply for Chapter 35 benefits, visit the VA’s website and complete VA Form 22-5490. After submission, the VA will send a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) within 4-6 weeks, which you need to provide to the Military Certifying Official. If you transfer schools complete VA Form 22-5495 online or with the Military Certifying Official to maintain your benefits, according to the report of Marca.
