Applying for Chapter 33 Benefits

• Veterans should complete a VA Form 22-1990 or use VONAPP online application.
• Include direct deposit information.
• Attach copies of DD Form 214/215, NOBE (if you are currently under Chapter 1606), Call Up Orders, etc.
• Copies of College Fund Contracts/Kickers.
• Dependents who are applying to use educational benefits transferred to them should complete VA Form 22-1990E.

After the application is processed, the VA will send you a Certificate of Eligibility.  Please provide a copy to the school’s certifying official in order for them to enroll you into the education program.

Factors to Consider When Electing Chapter 33 Benefits

• Which benefit pays veterans more?
• Are they receiving other aid?
• Will entitlement to that aid change?
• Are tuition & fees charged?
• What Chapter 33 tier are they eligible for?
• Will college funds/kickers and buy-up be impacted?
• What type of training?
• On-line/distance education?
• Is the type covered under Chapter 33?
• Rate of Pursuit: Is the veteran part-time?
• Will this impact benefits received?
• Will it impact the amount of benefit?
• Is delimiting date important to them?
• On active duty on August 1, 2009?
• Eligible for Transfer of Entitlement?  Want to transfer?
• Does the veteran have remaining entitlement under other chapters Programs?
• Should they use that entitlement before using Post-9/11 GI Bill?