How do I start using my Montgomery GI Bill®?

Apply for your benefits by completing VA Form 22-1990, Application for VA Education Benefits, or you can apply online. Veterans should submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (Member copy 4) with the application. Select a school you would like to attend and make sure it is approved for veterans benefits.

Once you have been admitted to the school, talk to a counselor and select a degree program. Register only for courses required under your degree program. Request transcripts from all previous educational institutions and your military transcript and have them evaluated for possible credit toward your degree. This is a DVA (Department of Veterans Affairs) requirement.