---
title: "How to access Chapter 35 DEA — survivors education benefits"
method: GET
path: "/api/v1/howto/access-chapter-35-dea-education.json"
tags: ["howto"]
---

# How to access Chapter 35 DEA — survivors education benefits

`GET /api/v1/howto/access-chapter-35-dea-education.json`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://warriorsfund.org`
- URL: `https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/access-chapter-35-dea-education.json`
- Auth: none declared

5-step Schema.org HowTo for DEA — VA education benefits for surviving spouses + children of P&T-rated, service-connected-fatality, or active-duty-fallen veterans. Up to 36-45 months at ~$1,488/mo. CRITICAL: Fry Scholarship vs DEA for post-9/11 fallen children (irrevocable election). VA Form 22-5490, eligibility windows (10/20-year), strategic enrollment to maximize entitlement.

## Response `200`

HowTo entity

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