Future rates for Chapter 35

Check back in August 2025 for the future Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) rates. This page will list tuition rates for October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026.

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How to contact us if you have questions

If you have questions about your rates, you can call us at 888-442-4551 (TTY: 711). We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.

You can also ask us a question online through Ask VA.

More information about survivors’ and dependents’ benefits

If you’re a survivor or dependent of a Veteran who has a 100% permanent and total service-connected disability, find out if you’re eligible for education benefits through the DEA program.
If you’re the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who died on active duty, you may be eligible for a Fry Scholarship to get money for tuition, housing, books, and supplies. Find out if you’re eligible for this scholarship.
Get the current Fry Scholarship rates.