VA - Education - Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA)
Program Description
The DEA program provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents and survivors of certain veterans.
General Program Requirements
You must be a son, daughter, or spouse of a:
* Veteran who is permanently and totally disabled as the result of, or dies of, a service-connected disability. The disability must arise out of or be aggravated by active service.
* Veteran with a permanent and total service-connected disability who dies from any cause.
* Service member who died on active duty in the line of duty.
* Service member who is missing in action, captured in the line of duty by a hostile force, or forcibly detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power.
* Reservists and National Guard members who are activated for Federal service OR who die/become disabled while on training status are considered veterans.
* Commissioned Officers of the Public Health Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are considered to be active duty members and veterans, once discharged.
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