Office of Student Financial Aid
Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEAP)
DEA provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition, or who died while on active duty or as a result of a service related condition. The program offers up to 45 months of education benefits. These benefits may be used for degree and certificate programs, apprenticeship, and on-the-job training. If you are a spouse, you may take a correspondence course. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances. This program is also commonly known as Chapter 35.
To Apply:
If you have already received a Certificate of Eligibility from the VA:
- Provide our office with a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility.
- Complete a Veterans Enrollment Certification.
If you have not received a Certificate of Eligibility from the VA:
- Complete the Application for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (VA Form 22-5490).
- Complete a Veterans Enrollment Certification.
Bring all completed items to our office.