Chapter 33 Application and Considerations

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?

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