Survivor Benefit Hotline for GI Bill Beneficiaries
Education Call Center (888) 442-4551, option 5. Open Monday - Friday 7am - 5pm CST.
The Department of Veterans Affairs' Education Service now has a dedicated phone line for GI Bill beneficiaries who are the surviving spouse or child of an active duty service member who died in the line of duty and need assistance with their education benefits. A child or surviving spouse can contact the Education Call Center. A highly trained agent with specialized training in survivor benefits will be ready to assist the caller with their education benefits or survivor-related resources.