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Change your GI Bill school or program

If you’re eligible for more than 1 VA education benefit, find out how to request a change to the benefit you’re using. You can also request a change to the school you’re attending or the educational program you’re enrolled in, and we’ll send you a new Certificate of Eligibility (COE).

What kinds of changes can I request using this form?

These are the changes you can request:

  • Switch to using a different education benefit at the start of your next enrollment period
  • Transfer to a different school or training facility and get a new COE
  • Change the educational program you’re enrolled in and get a new COE
  • Change the source of your entitlement under Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance benefits

How do I request changes to my VA education benefits and get a new COE?

You can request changes in any of these 3 ways.

Option 1: Online

Request changes to your education benefits

Option 2: By mail

Fill out a Request for Change of Program or Place of Training (VA Form 22-1995).

Get VA Form 22-1995 to download

Send your completed form to the VA regional processing office that’s right for you.

Find your regional processing office address

Option 3: With the help of a trained professional

You can work with an accredited attorney, claims agent, or Veterans Service Organization (VSO) representative to get help requesting changes to your education benefits.

Get help submitting your request

What information do I need to complete my request?

You’ll need your Social Security number. You may also need other information depending on your situation:

  • If you want to use a different education benefit, you’ll need to provide the benefit you most recently used and the benefit you want to change to
  • If you’re updating your direct deposit information, you’ll need your bank account and routing numbers
  • If you’re under age 18, you’ll need your guardian’s information
  • If you’re the dependent of a Veteran or service member, you’ll need the Social Security number or VA file number of the Veteran or service member