VA Form 22-1990

Application for VA Education Benefits

First-time application for Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33), Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30), or VEAP (Chapter 32) benefits.

Who files

Veterans starting school for the first time on VA education benefits.

Related Education Benefits (GI Bill) forms

• VA Form 22-1995 — Request for Change of Program or Place of TrainingUsed when transferring schools, changing degree programs, or restarting GI Bill benefits at a new institution.
• VA Form 22-5490 — Application for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA)Applies for Chapter 35 DEA — education benefits for spouses and children of permanently disabled or deceased s…
• VA Form 28-1900 — Application for Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) BenefitsApplies for Chapter 31 VR&E — vocational rehab, training, and counseling. Often more generous than GI Bill but…

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