I've heard about VA assistance with college for my kids. Is there such a program?
Yes there is, there are two programs!
The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CDVA) assists low income children of veterans who are presently rated 0% or higher for a Service Connected Disability, or children of military personnel killed while on Active Duty, or who have died of service connected disabilities. The Tuition Fee Waiver Program may waive all of the tuition at a public university (including community colleges) in California. An application (DVS-40) is available by contacting this office.

The other program is called Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) under Chapter 35. This is a monthly monetary benefit available to dependent children of a Veteran who has a Service Connected Disability rated at 100%. There are age restrictions. Please contact our office, if you believe that you are eligible.

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1. I have a VA Service Connected Disability rating. Can I go to the VA to be reevaluated and receive care for my Service Connected Health conditions?
2. What does your Veterans Service office do to help Veterans?
3. I'm a veteran, can I get dental work at the VA?
4. I believe that I have an Agent Orange related disease. Can I received Compensation for my condition?
5. I've heard about VA assistance with college for my kids. Is there such a program?
6. When I die, what benefits can my spouse apply for?
7. I cannot find my military discharge papers (DD-214) or Record of Separation from the Military. Can you help me obtain a replacement copy? And how long must I wait?