VA Application Options

Find the appropriate category below for further steps

New Applicants (If you have never received VA Educational Benefits)

Go to https://www.vets.gov/education/apply/ and apply for benefits.

If you opted to do the kicker, please make a note in the remarks section of the application.

Prior Recipients (If you used your benefits at a previous school)

Complete the Change of Program or Place of Training at https://www.vets.gov/education/apply/. Under "Ready to Apply?", select the "Updating my current education benefits" option.

Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31)

If you have a service connected injury, visit the VA Rehabilitation website to learn more about this option.

https://www.benefits.va.gov/vocrehab/application_roadmap.asp

Eligible Dependents (Chapter 35)

This is for spouses and/or children of veterans who have died in the line of duty or have service connected disabilities that have made them 100% total and permanently disabled.

Go to https://www.vets.gov/education/apply/ and complete the application online (form #22-5490)

Transfer of Eligibility (Chapter 33T)

Post 9/11 Veterans who meet certain criteria can transfer a portion or his/her education benefits to spouses and/or children.

Veteran needs to complete a transfer application at https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/public/faq/Education_Benefits-How_to_Transfer_Benefits.

Dependent needs to complete the application online (once benefits are transferred) at https://www.vets.gov/education/apply/ (form #22-1990E)