- Determine your eligibility. See “GI Bill and Other Education Benefit Eligibility,” a resource from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
- If eligible, you can apply online. See “How to Apply for the GI Bill and Related Benefits,” also from Veterans Affairs.
- For those receiving GI Bill benefits, you may be eligible to receive a monthly housing stipend based on the zip code of your institution (E-5 with dependents) and up to a $1,000 stipend annually for books and supplies. Learn about what benefits are available through the GI Bill Comparison Tool.
- Gather the following documents and information, which you will need to apply for education benefits:
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- Social Security number
- Bank account direct deposit information
- Education and military history
- Basic information about the institution or training facility you want to attend or are attending now
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Note: To apply for Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31) or educational and career counseling through Personalized Career Planning and Guidance (Chapter 36), you will need to use a different application.