Education and Training

Applying for your VA education benefits can be done in just a few steps:

• Apply online.
• Visit your nearest VA regional office to apply in person.
• Consult with the VA Certifying Official—who is usually in the Registrar’s or Financial Aid office—at the school of your choice. This official has application forms and can help you apply.
• Call 1-888-GI BILL-1 (888-442-4551) to have the application mailed to you.

After you apply, use VA’s interactive map to find out how quickly your regional office is processing education claims. Your education benefits are processed at one of three specialized regional claims processing centers in Buffalo, NY; Muskogee, OK; and St. Louis, MO.

If you received a decision and disagree with that decision, you have several options under the Appeals Modernization Act of 2017. You can submit a Supplemental Claim, A Higher-Level Review, or Appeal to the Board.

For more information on how to appeal please review your decision letter or go to our appeals modernization webpage.