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VA Education Benefits for Dependents

Students that are dependents of veterans (children and spouses) may qualify for VA education benefits under Chapter 33 or Chapter 35. If you have questions or need assistance at any point, please email us at va@montgomerycollege.edu

Chapter 33: Transfer of Post 9-11 GI Bill® to Dependents (TEB)

Those wishing to transfer Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits to their dependents must request to do so through the Department of Defense. 

Chapter 35: Survivors & Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA)

Children and spouses of military service members may qualify for Dependents' Educational Assistance.


Career Advancement for Military Spouses

MyCAAnew window is a program approved by the Department of Defense offering military spouses up to $4,000 for education. To qualify, you must be the spouse of an active duty Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine service member or activated Reserve member in pay grades of E1-E5, W1-W2, and O1-O2. Learn more about MyCAA.

 

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairsnew window.