About VA Form 21-674

Form name: Request for Approval of School Attendance: Related to: Pension; Form revision date: October 2021

When to use this form

Use VA Form 21-674 when claiming benefits for a child who is at least 18 years old, but under 23, and attending school.

Note: We automatically remove children from your benefits when they turn 18. If you have a child who will remain in school past the age of 18, you’ll need to submit their information again.

If you’d like to submit your form online

You’ll need to start by filling out an Application Request to Add and/or Remove Dependents (VA Form 21-686c). For the first question, select Add a child 18 to 23 years old who’ll be attending school (VA Form 21-674). When you select this, we’ll know you want to complete VA Form 21-674. You’ll answer the rest of the questions and submit your form at the end.

Go to the online VA Form 21-686c

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Helpful links

Find out how to update your direct deposit information online for disability compensation, pension, or education benefits.
Find out how to change your address and other information in your VA.gov profile for disability compensation, claims and appeals, VA health care, and other benefits.
Submit an online request to get your DD214 or other military service records through the milConnect website.
Learn how to access your VA records, benefit letters, and documents online.