Chapter 30 VA Benefits Eligibility: It can be difficult to navigate VA benefits, particularly when figuring out who is eligible for dependents of veterans. This simple tutorial will assist you in comprehending benefits under Chapter 30 and other pertinent programs for dependents of veterans.
Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB)
The Montgomery GI Bill, which consists of two components, and the Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill are included in the GI Bill for veterans and service members.
- Active Duty in MGIB (Chapter 30)
- Reserve Selected by MGIB (Chapter 1606)
The student receives a monthly payment straight from the Montgomery GI Bill. Check out which benefits work best for you if you’re thinking about attending a university like Columbia University by using the VA GI Bill Comparison Tool. If you only qualify for a fraction of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, intend to go part-time, or are enrolled in an online program, the Montgomery GI Bill can occasionally be a better deal.
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You have to select one GI Bill if you are qualified for both the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Once you’ve selected one of them, you can’t go back.
How to request benefits under Chapter 30 Active Duty
Here’s how to apply for the MGIB-Active Duty program if you think you qualify:
- Online Application: Go to the VA website and fill out VA Form 22-1990, Application for VA Education Benefits. You must log in with ID.me or Login.gov.
- Processing Time: The VA will review your claim and begin processing it within 30 days of receipt. Should other information be required, the procedure can take longer.
- Result: You’ll get a Certificate of Eligibility if your application is accepted. If rejected, a letter of denial will be sent to you.
Benefits for survivors and dependents (Chapter 35)
Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) Program and the Fry Scholarship may provide employment training or educational benefits to dependents, surviving spouses, or children of veterans or service members. Please take note that once you select one of these programs, you cannot change it.
The Fry Scholarship Qualifications:
- spouses or offspring of veterans who passed away on September 11, 2001, or later while serving their country.
- Remarried spouses are not eligible.
- Children’s qualifying periods vary according to their age and the status of their parents.
DEA Program Qualifications:
- Dependents of veterans who have died from a disability related to their service, are lost in action or are permanently incapacitated.
- Depending on the veteran’s status, benefits to spouses may be received for a maximum of 10 or 20 years.
- Children must be between the ages of 18 and 26, though they may be allowed to stay older to serve in the military.
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Benefits combined for dependents
If your parent passed away while performing their job before August 1, 2011, you may be eligible for both the DEA Program and the Fry Scholarship. According to Marca, you are limited to using a single program at a time, and the total advantages you receive cannot exceed 81 months of full-time training and instruction.
