VA Education Benefits for Dependents

Those wishing to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill^® benefits to their dependents must request to do so through the Department of Defense (DoD). For more information about transfer of education benefits (TEB), including eligibility requirements, visit the TEB-VA website.

How to Apply for Chapter 33

1. Visit the DoD transferability application websitenew window to determine if your dependents are eligible to receive the transferred benefits. This website is only available to military members.
2. If approved, complete VA Form 22-1990e (PDF, ) and submit it to the VA. VA Form 22-1990e should only be completed and submitted to VA by the family member after DoD has approved the request for TEB. Do not use VA Form 22-1990e to apply for TEB.  The VA will mail you a Certificate of Eligibility.
3. Complete the MC application, orientation, and registration steps detailed on Getting Started: How to Apply and Register. You do not need to wait to receive your Certificate of Eligibility to begin the Montgomery College application and registration process.
4. Submit a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility to va@montgomerycollege.edu or to the VA Coordinator on your campus.
5. Submit a Certification Request for VA Benefits (PDF, )   to va@montgomerycollege.edu or to the VA Coordinator on your campus. This allows the College to process your payment from the VA. If you do not submit the Certification Request, your classes will be dropped for nonpayment. 

Children and spouses of military service members may qualify for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA).

Through DEA, students are offered up to 45 months of education benefits which may be used for degree/certificate programs. Spouses may take a correspondence course. Remedial, refresher, and deficiency courses may be approved under certain circumstances. Please refer to the DEA-VA websitenew window for more information, including eligibility.

How to Apply for Chapter 35

1. Complete the Application for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance on the VA websitenew window. The VA will mail you a Certificate of Eligibility.
2. Complete the MC application, orientation, and registration steps detailed on Getting Started: How to Apply and Register. You do not need to wait to receive your Certificate of Eligibility to begin the Montgomery College application and registration process.
3. Submit a Certification Request for VA Benefits (PDF, ) to va@montgomerycollege.edu or to the VA Coordinator on your campus. This allows the College to submit your enrollment certification to the VA. The VA will send you a monthly payment to help you cover the cost of your college degree program. If you do not submit the Certification Request, your classes will be dropped for nonpayment.