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Chapter 35 Benefits

 
Basic Eligibility:
 
  • Spouse or children of a veteran that is deceased or has a 100% service-connected disability.
To Enroll:
 
The spouse/dependent must complete and return the following paperwork to the UC Merced Veteran's Service Office:
 
  • Application for Survivor's and Dependent's Educational Assistance, VA Form 22-5490.                      ** Important!! Please insert the veteran's social security number or C Number.
Changes:
 

ALL CHANGES to the spouse/dependent's schedule (adds, drops, class cancellations, and/or withdrawals) must be reported to the UC Merced Veterans Service Office by the spouse/dependent.

ANY CHANGES to the major or if transferring in from another school require the spouse/dependent to complete and return VA Form 22-5495 to the UC Merced Veterans Service Office.

Tutor:
 

If the spouse/dependent needs a tutor, they should contact the UC Merced Veterans Service Office.

  • Complete and return VA Form 22-1990t to the UC Merced Veterans Service Office.
  • The spouse/dependent must be attending at least 1/2 time.
  • Contact, negotiation of wages, and pay is the spouse/dependent's responsibility.
  • The spouse/dependent is eligible to receive $100 per month, up to $600 per semester and up to $1200 total, for tutor-reimbursement expenses.

Contact information:

UC Merced Veterans Service Office: (209) 228-2736.Veterans Administration Educational office: (888) 442-4551.Veterans Administration Direct Deposit information: (888) 442-4551.