Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) Program
Survivors' & Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) is an education benefit for eligible spouses and children of certain Veterans. Eligible persons can receive up to 45 months of full-time or equivalent benefits for:
• College, Business, Technical or Vocational Courses, High School Diploma or GED, Independent Study or Distance Learning courses
• Correspondence Courses (Spouses Only)
• Apprenticeship/On-the-Job Training
• National Exams (e.g. SAT, LSAT, GRE, GMAT)
• Remedial, Deficiency, and Refresher Training (in some cases)
• The cost of tests for licenses or certifications needed to get, keep, or advance in a job
Who is eligible?
To be an eligible for DEA you must be the son, daughter, or spouse of:
• A Veteran who died, or is permanently and totally disabled, as the result of a service-connected disability. The disability must arise out of active service in the Armed Forces.
• A Veteran who died from any cause while such service-connected disability was in existence.
• A Servicemember missing in action or captured in the line of duty by a hostile force• A Servicemember forcibly detained or interned in the line of duty by a foreign government or power.
• A Servicemember hospitalized or receiving outpatient care for a VA determined service-connected permanent and total disability may be eligible for DEA benefits.
When and where is this service offered?
This service is available throughout the year during regular business hours except during scheduled holidays.
Location, directions and hours of operation
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By appointment only
800 West Branch Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Tel: (805) 781-5766
Fax: (805) 781-5769
By appointment only
240 Scott Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Tel: (805) 781-5766
Fax: (805) 781-5769
Monday - Friday 9-5
801 Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Tel: (805) 781-5766
Fax: (805) 781-5769
