Veterans Education and Transition Services | VETS

Ch. 35 | Dependents' Educational Assistance | DEA

Certificate of Eligibility | COE

1. Eligibility is determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
2. The VA will issue a certificate of eligibility
3. Attach a COE to the initial benefit certification 
4. Establish eligibility by applying online at VA.gov
5. The Veteran must be permanently service-connected disabled 
6. The Veteran must have a service-connected disability rating of 100% 
7. There is no prohibition against the child of a Veteran receiving DEA benefits concurrently with Cal Vet | Plan B

Adjustments | Benefit Certification

8. Increases to benefit certifications are completed after the Add|Drop period 
9. Update your benefit certification when making changes to your class schedule
 Monthly Rate |  Dependents' Educational Assistance