Application Instructions
Eligibility for Children:
| Parent | * a permanent & total service-connected disability, or |
| Must Have: | * died as the result of a service-connected disability, or |
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* died while totally & permanently service- connected disabled, or |
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| * died in the line of duty while a service member |
Eligibility for Spouses:
The veteran must have permanent and total service-connected disability.
Eligibility for Surviving Spouses:
The death of the veteran must be service-connected or veteran was permanently and totally service-connected disabled at time of death.
Prior to completing the necessary forms for Chapter 35 benefits, you may want to determine your eligibility by calling 1-888-GIBill-1 (1-888-442-4551). This number is also a great source of additional assistance in reference to benefit amounts and processing times. For additional inquiries, you may want to view the following website: www.gibill.va.gov.
Next, you may complete the following forms with Florida Atlantic University:
| 1. | Complete the VA Certification Request Form. |
| 2. | Complete Form 22-5490 – Application For Survivors' and |
| Dependents' Educational Assistance. | |
| 3. | Prior Education and Training Verification Form . |
Important: Incomplete paperwork will cause a delay in processing times as well as receiving your benefits. Please submit forms to the following location:
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Jason Morgenthal, Financial Aid & Veterans Specialist |
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Veterans' Affairs Office |
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Florida Atlantic University |
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777 Glades Road |
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Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991 |