GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Apply for Benefits
Step One:
Determine which VA Educational Program (i.e. “Chapter”) you are eligible to participate in.
Step Two:
Decide on a specific program of study.
Step Three:
Submit an application for VA Education Benefits
First time (new) applicants – meet one or more of the criteria listed below:
- Applying for VA Educational Benefits for the first time
- Transferring from another GI Bill® program to the Post 9/11 GI Bill®
- Transferring Post 9/11 Gi Bill® benefits to your dependents
1. First time (new) applicants under Chapter 33, 30, 32, 1606 or 1607 (or transferring to the Post 9/11 GI Bill® -chapter 33 for the first time): You can apply online via VONAPP (preferred method) or you can complete a hard copy VA Form 22-1990 (Veterans) VA form 22-5490 (Dependents) and fax or mail to the VA Regional Office in Muskogee, OK.
2. First time (new) applicants under Chapter 35: Must complete the VA Form 22-5490 on-line at VONAPP or download the VA Form 22-5490 and mail it to the VA Regional Office in Muskogee, OK.
Applicants Returning to School – meet one or more of the criteria listed below:
- Previously applied for GI Bill® benefits
- Received GI Bill® benefits at another college or university
1. Returning applicants under Chapter 33, 30, 32, 1606, 1607: Must complete a change of program or place of training form online via eBenefits or complete a hard copy VA Form 22-1995 and fax or mail to the VA Regional Office in Muskogee, OK.
2. Returning applicants under Chapter 35: Must complete a change of program or place of training form online via eBenefits or complete a hard copy VA Form 22-5495 and fax or mail to the VA Regional Office in Muskogee, OK.
Step Four:
Complete a Veteran Intake Form.