The Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35) provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently disabled due to a service-related condition or eligible dependents of veterans who died while on active duty or due to a service-related condition. This program typically offers up to 45 months of educational benefits.
For more information regarding the benefits available under this program, visit the VA Chapter 35 website.
Note: All required documentation for benefit consideration must be received by the Veteran and Military Services Office no later than one week before classes start to guarantee certification of classes. Please allow up to 10 days after all documents are received to confirm eligibility for benefits.
Applying for Chapter 35 Benefits at TJC for the First Time
- To apply for benefits, visit the VA website and follow the instructions. Submit your VA Certificate of Eligibility to Veterans@tjc.edu.
- Submit a TJC VA Enrollment Certification Request Form
- Send the following to Veterans@tjc.edu or in person at the Rogers Student Center:
- VA Certificate of Eligibility
- DD 214
- Proof of FAFSA Submission
- Relationship documentation – A copy of the student’s birth certificate, adoption papers, or a copy of the veteran’s most recent tax return transcript showing the student claimed as a dependent
- Visit your TJC Academic Advisor to confirm your major and provide an official academic degree plan after registering for classes through email to Veterans@tjc.edu or in person at the Rogers Student Center
Returning or Continuing Chapter 35 Students – Required Each Term
- Submit a TJC VA Enrollment Certification Request Form
- Provide proof of FAFSA submission if the term is in a new academic year through email to Veterans@tjc.edu or in person at the Rogers Student Center
- Visit your TJC Academic Advisor to confirm your major and provide an official academic degree plan after registering for classes through email to Veterans@tjc.edu or in person at the Rogers Student Center
- If the primary relationship documentation used is a tax form, an updated tax form must be provided to Veterans@tjc.edu or in person at the Rogers Student Center each term
- If this is your last term and you plan to graduate, submit a Confirm My Graduation form and inform the Veteran and Military Services Office at Veterans@tjc.edu