Applying for GI Bill Education Benefits
- Chapter Benefits:
Make sure to familiarize yourself with the chapter of benefits you are using.
Ch. 33 (Post 9/11 GI Bill)
Ch. 30 (Montgomery GI Bill)
Ch. 31
Ch. 35 (DEA)
Ch. 1606 (MGIB SR) - Apply for VA benefits on-line at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/
(Click HERE if you would like to see step-by-step instructions)
– VA Form 22-1990 (Application for VA Benefits)
– VA Form 22-5490 (Dependents’ Application for VA Benefits) if dependent, not Post 9/11 transfer
– VA Form 22-1990e (Application for Family Member to Use Transferred Benefits), complete after DoD has approved Post 9/11 transfer benefits to your family member
– VA Form 28-1900 (Disabled Veteran’s Application for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment)
Contact for Voc-Rehab:
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Phone# – 501-370-3791
Fax# – 501-370-3785 - Meet with your Academic Adviser to determine which classes to take.
- Register for classes.
- Bring a copy of your schedule to the VA Representative:
Mary Anderson
Academic Advisor/VA Representative
(870) 248-4011
marya@blackrivertech.edu - Apply for Financial Aid: https://fafsa.ed.gov/
Comparison Tool/Payment Rates
http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/comparison_tool.asp
Request Your Military Service Records
(Includes DD214/Separation Documents, Personnel Records, and/or Medical Records)