Can an eligible child receive Chapter 35 benefits while attending school on Active Duty?

An eligible child cannot receive Chapter 35 benefits while attending school on Active Duty because these benefits are specifically designed for dependents of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition, or who have died in service or due to a service-related condition. Chapter 35, formally known as the Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program, provides education and training to these dependents.

While active-duty service members receive educational benefits under different programs, those who are currently serving do not qualify for the Chapter 35 benefits. The intent of the program is to support dependents during periods when the service member is unavailable or has become disabled. Thus, Chapter 35 benefits are not applicable to those actively serving in the military, which reaffirm the rationale behind the answer that dependents cannot utilize these benefits while their parent or guardian is on Active Duty.