Veteran Links & Resources

Apply for Benefits

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

• Apply online today if you know which benefit you want to use.
• 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 four specialized regional claims processing centers in Atlanta; Buffalo, NY; Muskogee, OK; and St. Louis, MO.