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Apply for VA education benefits Form 22-1990

Equal to VA Form 22-1990 (Application for VA Education Benefits)

Note: This application is only for these 3 education benefits:
Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33)
Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty (Chapter 30)
Montgomery GI Bill® Selective Reserve (Chapter 1606)

Follow these steps to get started

Check your eligibility

Make sure you meet our eligibility requirements before you apply.

At least one of these must be true:

  • You served at least 90 days on active duty (either all at once or with breaks in service) on or after September 11, 2001, or
  • You received a Purple Heart on or after September 11, 2001, and were honorably discharged after any amount of service, or
  • You served for at least 30 continuous days (all at once, without a break in service) on or after September 11, 2001, and were honorably discharged with a service-connected disability

Gather your information

Here’s what you’ll need to apply:

  • Knowledge of your military service history
  • Your current address and contact information

Start your application

We’ll take you through each step of the process. It should take about 15 minutes.

After you apply, you may get an automatic decision. If we approve your application, you’ll be able to download your Certificate of Eligibility (or award letter) right away. If we deny your application, you can download your denial letter. We’ll also mail you a copy of your decision letter.

Note: In some cases, we may need more time to make a decision. If you don’t get an automatic decision right after you apply, you’ll receive a decision letter in the mail in about 30 days. And we’ll contact you if we need more information.

Begin your application for education benefits

If you don't want to sign in, you can apply using the paper form. Please expect longer processing time for decisions when opting for this method.

If you need help with your application or have questions about enrollment or eligibility, submit a request with Ask VA.

If you have technical difficulties using this online application, call our MyVA411 main information line at (). We're here 24/7.