VA Education Benefits Application

VA 22-1990 · VA

Application for VA education benefits including Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, REAP, and VEAP programs.

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Where to Submit This Form

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VA.gov (recommended)

https://www.va.gov/education/apply-for-education-benefits/application/1990/introduction

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Mail to VA Regional Processing Office

VA Regional Processing Office PO Box 8888 Muskogee, OK 74402-8888

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In person at a VA Regional Office

https://www.va.gov/find-locations/?facilityType=benefits

Required Attachments

📎 DD-214 or discharge documents
📎 Proof of enrollment or acceptance from your school
📎 Bank account information for direct deposit

Processing Time

30 days for initial claim. First payment usually arrives within 6-8 weeks of enrollment certification.

What Happens Next

VA will send a Certificate of Eligibility (COE). Your school's certifying official must then verify your enrollment each semester.

Tips for This Form

✓ Apply early — do not wait until classes start
✓ Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) covers tuition, housing allowance, and books
✓ Compare GI Bill benefits using the VA's GI Bill Comparison Tool at va.gov
✓ You can transfer unused benefits to dependents if you have enough remaining service

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