OMB is approving this information collection request for a period of three years during which time the agency will request approval to extend or revise the collection if the agency seeks to continue the information collection activity beyond the period approved under this action.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2028
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2027
83,972
0
83,972
48,983
0
48,983
0
0
0
Spouses, surviving spouses, and children of veterans or servicemembers must submit evidence to establish basic eligibility for and entitlement to Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) under chapter 35, title 38, U. S. C. VA Form 22-5490 serves as the procedural requirement for these applicants to apply to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for DEA benefits.
VA claims examiners use the information from this collection to help determine whether an applying individual qualifies for DEA or Fry Scholarship benefits. The information will also be used to determine if the program of education the applicant wishes to pursue is approved for educational assistance. The information on the form can be obtained only from the claimant, and a determination cannot be made without the information.
US Code:
38 USC 5102
Name of Law: Application forms furnished upon request; notice to claimants of incomplete applications
PL:
Pub.L. 113 - 146 701-702
Name of Law: Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014
US Code:
38 USC 5103
Name of Law: Notice to claimants of required information and evidence
US Code:
38 USC 5113
Name of Law: Effective dates of educational benefits
US Code:
38 USC 3513
Name of Law: Veterans' Benefits (dependent application)
US Code:
38 USC 5101
Name of Law: Claims and forms
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Form 22-5490 Dependents' Application for VA Education Benefits
SUPPORTING STATEMENT 2900-0098 (01-16-2025).docx
Dependents' Application for VA Education Benefits