Note: You’ll then need to verify your enrollment at the end of each month to keep receiving payments. For on-the-job training or an apprenticeship, the official may be someone in your school’s training, finance, or human resources office. The certifying official may be someone in your school’s financial aid, Veterans Affairs, registrar, admissions, or counseling office. Ask your school or training program to certify your enrollment.You can also apply by mail, in person, or with the help of a trained professional. You can submit your Application for VA Benefits (VA Form 22-1990) online. If we don’t approve your program, you’ll have to pay all costs at the school, including tuition and fees. We can’t take any action until an official from your school (not you) requests approval. Note: If you want to enroll in a program that we haven’t approved, you’ll need to ask the school to request approval. Or submit a question online through Ask VA. We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. You entered full-time National Guard duty under title 32, USC, between July 1, 1985, and November 28, 1989, and chose MGIB between October 9, 1996, and July 9, 1997īefore you enroll, contact the school or use the GI Bill Comparison Tool to find out if we’ve approved your program for VA education benefits.You were on active duty on October 9, 1996, had money left in a VEAP account on that date, and chose MGIB before October 9, 1997, or.
You entered active duty for the first time after June 30, 1985, and.You have a high school diploma, GED, or 12 hours of college credit, and.One of these categories must describe you Category I You may be eligible for education benefits through this program if you were honorably discharged and you meet the requirements of one of these categories.