# VA Form 21-674

URL: https://pdf.net/pdf-forms/education-forms/va-form-21-674
Category: Education Forms 
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VA Form 21-674 is used to determine eligibility and claim benefits for a veteran’s child who has reached the age of majority, but is younger than 23 and still attending school.

Use our printable VA Form 21-674 to quickly enter the required information into the empty slots and complete the request for your dependent’s benefits. All you need to do is open the document in our PDF editor and follow the instructions on the form.

## Versions

- 2024 — [download PDF](https://cdn.sanity.io/files/i16te7yp/production/706ccb549f089bdc018e20aefbf8e22cefa0dc5b.pdf)

## How to Fill Out a VA Form 21-674

Step 1: Open VA Form 21-674 in our PDF editor.

Step 2: Add the veteran’s identification information in Section I.

Step 3: Fill out the student’s information in Section II (name, SSN, date of birth, marriage status).

Step 4: Complete Section III with details about school attendance.

Step 5: Report the student’s earnings and add any necessary remarks.

Step 6: Sign the form and submit it to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

## Facts

### What Is the VA Form 21-674?

VA Form 21-674 is a document used by veterans who want to check eligibility or claim benefits for their child who has turned 18. Children are automatically removed from veterans’ benefits when they reach majority, but the veteran parent can claim benefits until they turn 23 if they continue going to school.

### Who Should Use the VA Form 21-674?

VA Form 21-674 should be used by veterans who want to claim benefits for their children between the ages of 18 and 23, who are still attending school. However, veterans’ children can also fill out the form if they meet the above-mentioned criteria and are entitled to receive benefits directly.

### When Do You File the VA Form 21-674?

VA Form 21-674 should be filed when your child turns 18, but plans to continue their education. This should be done as soon as possible to avoid the termination of benefits.

### What Are the Penalties For Not Filing the VA Form 21-674?

There are no penalties for not filing VA Form 21-674, but your child will lose veterans’ benefits once they turn 18.

### Where Do I File the VA Form 21-674?

You should file VA Form 21-674 with the Department of Veterans Affairs, using one of the two addresses provided, depending on the type of claim you’re making. You can also submit this document electronically.

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