Using My VA Benefits / Change of Program or Place of Training

Using my VA Benefits

Apply for your VA Education Benefits online at vets.gov/education/apply.

NOTE: You should receive a ‘Certificate of Eligibility’ from the Department of Veterans Affairs in the mail 4-6 weeks after the date of application. You must bring in a copy of this Certificate to your institution’s Certifying Official.
Submit a copy of your DD214 (Member copy Page 4) or your NOBE.

Apply for military transcripts to be sent to the Registrar’s Office at:
- Army, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard - jst.doded.mil
- Airforce - airuniversity.af.edu

Complete the Transcript Evaluation Request form to have your credits evaluated for use in your degree.

Change of Place of Training/Program

If you have already received your Educational Benefits for attendance at another institution or for a different program, you do not need to reapply for your benefits. You will still need to provide a copy of your COE to your School Certifying Official.

If you have not used the GI Bill ® within the past year or have banking/address changes, Complete VA Form 22-1995 to notify the VA of your changes. The Department of Veterans Affairs will send a new Certificate of Eligibility (COE).

Wives or widows of qualifying veterans, who have previously received Chapter 35 benefits should complete an application at va.gov.
If you change your major, you must notify your School Certifying Official and your advisor to make the proper changes in your account.