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APPLYING FOR ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE v.A
How do I prepare before starting my application?
- Find out if you’re eligible for VA education benefits
- Gather the documents and information listed below that you’ll need to apply for education benefits.
- See what benefits you’ll get at the school you want to attend.
Use the GI Bill Comparison Tool
Note: To apply for Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31) or educational and career counseling through Personalized Career Planning and Guidance (Chapter 36), you’ll need to use a different application.
Find out how to apply for Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31)
Find out how to apply for educational and career counseling (Chapter 36)
What documents and information do I need to apply?
- Social Security number
- Bank account direct deposit information
- Education and military history
- Basic information about the school or training facility you want to attend or are attending now
How do I apply?
You can apply online. Just answer a few questions, and you will get help to get you started with the education benefits form that's right for you.
You can also apply:
By mail
Call 888-442-4551, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET, to request that we send the application to you. Fill it out and mail it to the VA regional claims processing office that’s in the same location as your school.
See a list of regional claims processing offices
In person
Go to a VA regional office and have a VA employee help you.
Find a VA regional office near you
Work with your school’s certifying official. This person is usually in the Registrar or Financial Aid office at the school.
With the help of a trained professional
You can work with a trained professional called an accredited representative to get help applying for education benefits.
What happens after I apply?
You’ll get a Certificate of Eligibility (COE), or award letter, in the mail if we’ve approved your application. Bring this to the VA certifying official at your school.
If you disagree with a decision on your education benefits claim, you can request a decision review. You can also manage any review requests or appeals you already filed.