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About VA Form 22-1990

Form name: Application for VA Education Benefits
Related to: Education and training
Form revision date: June 2024

When to use this form

Use VA Form 22-1990 if you want to apply for education benefits under any of the following programs:

  • Post-9/11 GI Bill
  • Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) 
  • Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)
  • Veterans' Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)

Downloadable PDF

Online tool

You can apply online instead of filling out and sending us the paper form.

  • VA Form 22-1990e

    Form name: Application for Family Member to Use Transferred Benefits

    Use VA Form 22-1990e if both of these are true for you:

    • You’re the dependent of a Veteran or service member
    • The Veteran or service member has already transferred Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to you

    Note: If you use our online tool to apply, be sure you’re signed in as a family member to your own Login.gov or ID.me account to complete this application. We can’t process your application if the Veteran or service member signs in to their account and submits the application for you.

  • VA Form 22-1990n

    Form name: Application for VA Education Benefits Under the National Call to Service (NCS) Program

    Use VA Form 22-1990n if you want to apply for education benefits under the National Call to Service program. 

Helpful links related to VA Form 22-1990

  • Learn about eligibility requirements and how VA education benefits can help you pay for college or a training program, and get career counseling.

  • Find out how to apply for the GI Bill and other VA education benefits as a Veteran, service member, or qualified family member.

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