You can get education benefits through this program if you were honorably discharged and you meet the requirements of one of the categories below. One of these categories must describe you Category IAll of these are true. You:. Have a high school diploma, GED, or 12 hours of college credit, and.
Entered active duty for the first time after June 30, 1985, and. Had your military pay reduced by $100 a month for the first 12 months of serviceAnd at least one of these is true. You served continuously (without a break) for:. 3 years, or. 2 years if that was your agreement when you enlisted, or.
4 years if you entered the Selected Reserve within a year of leaving active duty (called the 2 by 4 program)Category IIAll of these are true. Make sure we've approved your programBefore you enroll, contact the school or use the GI Bill Comparison Tool to find out if we’ve approved your program for VA educational benefits. If you have questions, call us at 888-GIBILL-1. We're here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.
If you have hearing loss, call TTY: 711. Or submit a question through the GI Bill website.Note: If you want to enroll in a program that we haven’t approved, you’ll need to ask the school to request approval. We can’t take any action until an official from your school (not you) requests approval. If we don’t approve your program, you’ll have to pay all costs at the school, including tuition and fees.
Apply for benefitsYou can submit your Application for VA Benefits (VA Form 22-1990) online.You can also apply by mail, in person, or with the help of a trained professional. Ask your school or training program to certify your enrollmentThe certifying official may be someone in your school's financial aid, Veterans affairs, registrar, admissions, or counseling office. For on-the-job training or an apprenticeship, the official may be someone in your school's training, finance, or human resources office.Note: You'll then need to verify your enrollment at the end of each month to keep receiving payments.
You can verify your enrollment online through our Web Automated Verification system (called 'WAVE') or by phone by calling. You may qualify for more than one education benefit. If you’re eligible for more than one, you’ll need to decide which to receive. You can’t receive benefits under more than one program at a time.We can help you make this decision. Call us at 888-GI-BILL-1 , Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.
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