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Change your GI Bill school or program

Learn about ways you can make GI Bill changes. Find out when and how to request changes to your GI Bill school, program, or other VA education benefits so you can keep getting funding to help pay for your education or training.

In what situations do I need to request changes to my GI Bill or other VA education benefits?

You’ll need to request changes to your benefits if any of these descriptions are true for you:

  • You’re transferring to a different school, or
  • You’re changing your educational, professional, or vocational goal, or
  • You left your school or training program due to poor attendance, progress, or conduct, and you’re now reentering the same program, or
  • You were receiving VA education benefits as a Veteran, and now you want to receive benefits while on active duty

How do I request changes to my GI Bill or other VA education benefits?

You can request changes to your GI Bill or other VA education benefits in any of these 4 ways.

Option 1: Online

Request changes to your education benefits

Option 2: By mail

Fill out a Request for Change of Program or Place of Training (VA Form 22-1995).

Get VA Form 22-1995 to download

Send your completed form to the VA regional processing office that’s right for you.

Find your regional processing office address

Option 3: In person

Go to a VA regional office and ask a staff member to help you fill out a Request for Change of Program or Place of Training (VA Form 22-1995).

Find a VA regional office near you

Get VA Form 22-1995 to download

Or work with your school’s certifying official. This person is usually in the Registrar or Financial Aid office at the school.

Option 4: With the help of a trained professional

You can work with an accredited attorney, claims agent, or Veterans Service Organization (VSO) representative to get help requesting changes to your education benefits.

Get help submitting your request

What information do I need to complete my request?

You’ll need these items:

  • Your Social Security number
  • Your VA file number
  • Your bank account direct deposit information

You’ll also need basic information about these topics:

  • Your service history
  • Your education or training plans and goals
  • Your current or former school or training program and the new school or training program you plan to attend

If you’re the dependent of a Veteran or service member, you’ll also need this information:

  • A Social Security number or VA file number for the Veteran or service member
  • Basic service history information for the Veteran or service member