Chapter 35 benefits are not payable while an eligible person is on active duty.
Item 19: a spouse or surviving spouse cannot retain eligibility for both programs simultaneously; checking either box A or box B is an irrevocable election.
Children: unlike spouses, children may be able to retain eligibility for both programs simultaneously if they qualify under different events and individuals.
Items 13A-13C: if you answer No to all three questions, you do not qualify for the Fry Scholarship; if you answer Yes to any, you must complete Item 13D.
Signature: you must be at least 18 years of age to legally sign this form; if under 18, your parent, guardian or custodian must complete and sign in Part VIII.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | VA Form 22-5490 |
| Form Length | 7 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 83 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 14 min |
| Edition | JAN 2025 |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 2, 2026 |
| Other names | VA 22-5490, VA Form 22-5490, 22-5490, Form 22-5490, Dependents' Application for VA Education Benefits |
| Official source | VA Form 22-5490 (Rev JAN 2025), Department of Veterans Affairs |
Va Form 22 5490 isn’t the one you’re looking for?