Calculate your Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance monthly payment
Chapter 35 provides educational assistance to eligible dependents and survivors of service members who are permanently and totally disabled or who died on active duty or from a service-connected disability. Maximum benefit is available for full-time students.
| Enrollment Status | Monthly Payment | Annual Payment |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Time | $1,574.00 | $18,888.00 |
| 3/4-Time | $1,244.00 | $14,928.00 |
| 1/2-Time | $912.00 | $10,944.00 |
| Less than 1/2-Time | $251.00 | $3,012.00 |
Chapter 35 is for dependents and survivors of disabled or deceased service members. The Post-9/11 GI Bill is for veterans who served on active duty. Chapter 35 provides fixed monthly payments, while Post-9/11 MHA varies by school location.
Chapter 35 benefits are typically available until age 45, with some exceptions for those who were unable to use benefits earlier due to military service.
Yes! Chapter 35 benefits can be used for online programs, vocational training, and apprenticeships at VA-approved institutions.
No. You can receive prorated benefits for part-time enrollment. Even students taking less than half-time courses receive some benefit amount.