Complete the Veterans Online Application (VONAPP) at www.gibill.va.gov and click on Apply for GI Bill Benefits. Follow the instructions on the web page for further guidance to the application. Links to paper applications, which must be mailed to the VA, are linked below. Click on the VA program titles below for more information on the program or review the VA Benefit programs.
The following documentation is required for your student file. All documentation must be submitted by a student's 2nd semester for subsequent certifications to be reported to the VA.
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Chapter 30: Montgomery GI Bill
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| Required Documentation | |
| New Students | Veteran Intake Sheet Application for VA Education Benefits: VA Form 22-1990 Discharge papers: DD-214 (member copy 4) Request for Certification |
| Transfer Students | Veteran Intake Sheet Request for Change of Program or Place of Training: VA Form 22-1995 Discharge papers: DD-214 (member copy 4) Request for Certification |
| Continuing Students | Request for Certification |
| Continuing Students Changing Degree Objective |
Request for Change of Program or Place of Training: VA Form 22-1995 Request for Certification |
| Required Documentation | |
| New Students | Veteran Intake Sheet Application for VA Education Benefits: VA Form 22-1990 (VA Form 22-1990e for Transfer of Entitlement) Discharge papers: DD-214 (member copy 4) Certificate of Eligibility showing benefits remaining and entitlement Request for Certification |
| Transfer Students | Veteran Intake Sheet Request for Change of Program or Place of Training: VA Form 22-1995 Discharge papers: DD-214 (member copy 4) Certificate of Eligibility showing benefits remaining and entitlement Request for Certification |
| Continuing Students | Request for Certification Certificate of Eligibility showing benefits remaining and entitlement, if requested |
| Continuing Students Changing Degree Objective |
Request for Change of Program or Place of Training: VA Form 22-1995 Request for Certification |
| Required Documentation | |
| New Students | VA Form 28-1905-from Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor |
| Transfer Students | VA Form 28-1905-from Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor |
| Continuing Students | Notification from Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor of eligibility |
| Required Documentation | |
| New Students | Veteran Intake Sheet Dependent Application for VA Education Benefits: VA Form 22-5490 Certificate of Eligibility showing benefits remaining and entitlement Request for Certification |
| Transfer Students | Veteran Intake Sheet Request for Change of Program or Place of Training: VA Form 22-5495 Certificate of Eligibility showing benefits remaining and entitlement Request for Certification |
| Continuing Students | Request for Certification |
| Continuing Students Changing Degree Objective |
Request for Change of Program or Place of Training: VA Form 22-5495 Request for Certification |
| Required Documentation | |
| New Students | Veteran Intake Sheet Application for VA Education Benefits: VA Form 22-1990 Notice of Basic Eligibility: DD Form 2384 Montgomery GI Bill Kicker Contract: NGB Form 5435-R Discharge papers: DD-214 (member copy 4), if available Request for Certification |
| Transfer Students | Veteran Intake Sheet Request for Change of Program or Place of Training: VA Form 22-1995 Discharge papers: DD-214 (member copy 4) Request for Certification |
| Continuing Students | Request for Certification |
| Continuing Students Changing Degree Objective |
Request for Change of Program or Place of Training: VA Form 22-1995 Request for Certification |
