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 atva@montgomerycollege.edu.
Those wishing to transfer Post 9/11 GI Bill®benefits to their dependents must request to do so through the Department of Defense.
Those wishing to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill®benefits to their dependents must request to do so through the Department of Defense (DoD). For more information about transfer of education benefits (TEB), including eligibility requirements, visit theTEB-VA website.
How to Apply for Chapter 33
- Visit theDoD transferability application websitenew windowto determine if your dependents are eligible to receive the transferred benefits. This website is only available to military members.
- If approved, completeVA Form 22-1990e(PDF,
)and submit it to the VA. VA Form 22-1990e should only be completed and submitted to VA by the family member after DoD has approved the request for TEB. Do not use VA Form 22-1990e to apply for TEB. The VA will mail you a Certificate of Eligibility. - Complete the MC application, orientation, and registration steps detailed onGetting Started: How to Apply and Register. You do not need to wait to receive your Certificate of Eligibility to begin the Montgomery College application and registration process.
- Submit a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility tova@montgomerycollege.eduor to the VA Coordinator on your campus.
- Submit aCertification Request for VA Benefits(PDF,)tova@montgomerycollege.eduor to the VA Coordinator on your campus. This allows the College to process your payment from the VA.If you do not submit the Certification Request, your classes will be dropped for nonpayment.
军人的子女和配偶可能有资格获得家属教育援助。
Children and spouses of military service members may qualify for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA).
通过DEA，学生可以获得长达45个月的教育福利，这些福利可能用于学位/证书课程。配偶可以参加函授课程。在某些情况下，补习、复习和缺憾课程可能会被批准。Please refer to theDEA-VA websitenew windowfor more information, including eligibility.
How to Apply for Chapter 35
- Complete theApplication for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance on the VA websitenew window. The VA will mail you a Certificate of Eligibility.
- Complete the MC application, orientation, and registration steps detailed onGetting Started: How to Apply and Register. You do not need to wait to receive your Certificate of Eligibility to begin the Montgomery College application and registration process.
- Submit a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility tova@montgomerycollege.eduor to the VA Coordinator on your campus.
- Submit aCertification Request for VA Benefits(PDF,)tova@montgomerycollege.eduor to the VA Coordinator on your campus. This allows the College to process your payment from the VA.If you do not submit the Certification Request, your classes will be dropped for nonpayment.
Career Advancement for Military Spouses
MyCAAnew windowis 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 atU.S. Department of Veterans Affairsnew window.