Chapter 35 – Survivors and Dependents Assistance

The Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35) provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition or eligible dependents of veterans who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition. This program typically offers up to 45 months of educational benefits.

Use the UT Dallas Veterans Fact Sheet to upload your documents.

New Students – 1st Semester Using Benefits at UT Dallas

Step One

To apply for or transfer benefits:

• Visit the VA website and follow the directions carefully.

Step Two

Submit the necessary documentation to UT Dallas:

• VA Certificate of Eligibility
• Academic Degree Plan – Your degree plan is a list of all classes that you must take to graduate with your degree. Your current semester’s classes must be included on the degree plan you submit to our office. You can get your degree plan from your academic advisor. Please do NOT upload your flowchart, enrollment verification document, Orion class schedule, schedule planner document or unofficial transcript.
• UT Dallas Veterans Fact Sheet
  Click the button below for the semester that you have been admitted to UTD:

Step Three

Check your UT Dallas email address:

• Once certified, a notification will be sent ONLY to your UT Dallas email address with your certification information.

Renewal Certification (Continuing Students) – Required EACH semester

Step One

• Register for your classes.
• Turn in an online certification form.

Step Two

Check your UT Dallas email address:

• Once certified, a notification will be sent ONLY to your UT Dallas email address with your certification information.
• Refer to instructions to check the status of the online certification form.