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Dependents of Veterans

Educational benefits are provided for the spouse and dependent children of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled from service connected causes, veterans who died in service or who died of service connected causes, and certain other veterans and serviceperson's, such as those currently missing in action or captured in the line of duty.

This benefit may be used for pursuit of a college degree, courses leading to a certificate or diploma from business, technical or vocational schools, apprenticeship and on-the-job training programs. Benefits for correspondence courses are available to spouses only.

 

Dependents Educational Benefits Information

Listed below are the steps that need to be followed for getting certified depending on if you are:

Chapter 33

Service members enrolled in the Post-9/11 GI Bill program will be able to transfer unused educational benefits to their spouses or children starting Aug. 1, 2009. For more information click here.

Chapter 35

Dependents' Educational Assistance provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans. The program offers up to 45 months of education benefits. For more information click here.

CalVet Fee Waiver

The dependent child, spouse or unmarried surviving spouse of a service connected disabled or deceased veteran may be entitled to tuition and fee waiver benefits at any campus of the California State University system, University of California or a California Community College. For more information click here.

Chapter 33 ( Required Documents)

VA Form 22-1990E(VA Form 22-1990E 646KB)
Certificate of Eligibility

Chapter 35 ( Required Documents)

VA Form 22-5490 (VA Form 22-5490 1671KB) or
22-5495 (VA Form 22-5495 241KB)

CalVet Fee Waiver

For information about the eligibility criteria and the application process click here.

Healthcare Resources

Explore the various healthcare resources available on and off campus. Click here.

Financial Aid

Wondering how to fund your education!! Explore the various resources and organizations extending support. Click here

Get Involved !!

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Learn more about the VetNet here!!