Chapter 35 Veteran's Dependent Benefits

[KippocalypsE]

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My dad was injured during his service in the Navy so the chapter 35 veteran's dependent benefits has been paying 95% of my tuition throughout undergrad. I called the VA office and they said that it could still apply to a public medical school (which I am going to attend) until I am 26.

However mixed sources have told me the benefits stop if
1) I attend professional school
2) or received 45 months of benefits (I did this in undergrad).

I especially question the viability of the benefits since my undergrad tuition was only $3000 but med school will cost $17000. If any one can enlighten me about the validity of the benefits your help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[Drhenney3]

Me being prior Navy I would contact the VA. Your fathers service is appreciated.

 

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[cassrae]

Also, you will always get the same amount of benefits, regardless of how much tuition is (unless cost of education is less than the benefits perhaps). I don't know how you receive your benefits, but I receive mine on a monthly basis, or $915 a month, and I started getting them Senior year of undergrad, so they will stop sometime during my 4th year of medical school, when the 45 months are up.