you may qualify for both the Fry Scholarship and the Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance DEA program . But you can use only one program at a time . We cap combined benefits at 81 months of full - time training .
What if my parent died in the line of duty before August 1, 2011?
you can use both the Fry Scholarship and DEA . You can get up to 81 months of full - time training , but you can use only one program at a time .