All articles in: Education and training

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  Ask VA replaces IRIS and the GI Bill Help Portal

  On October 18, 2021, we’ll replace our Information Routing & Inquiry Service (IRIS) and the GI Bill Help Portal with a new service called Ask VA (AVA). Keep reading on this page to learn mo...

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  Can I get a replacement GI Bill benefit Certificate of Eligibility?

  Yes. You can use our online form or call us to request a copy of your GI Bill benefit Certificate of Eligibility (COE). You’ll receive your replacement COE by mail. Request a GI Bill benefit CO...

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  GI Bill WAVE FAQs

  Certain VA education benefit programs require you to verify that you’re enrolled in school each month to get your GI Bill benefit payments. For some of those programs, you’ll need to use...

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  GI Bill and other VA education benefit payments FAQs

  Get answers to questions you may have about your GI Bill payments.

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  How VA education benefit payments affect your taxes

  Learn about the IRS tax rules (called exclusions) for your VA education benefit payments, and find out how your payments affect your tax credits.

• Article type: Question and answer

  How do I change my name in my DEERS record?

  You’ll need to call the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) support office. They’ll tell you what documents to provide and what to do next.  Call the DMDC at 800-538-...

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  How do I get college credits for my military service?

  As an active-duty service member, Veteran, or member of the Reserves, you’ll need to request your transcript from your branch of service and share it with schools. Each school then decides how ...

• Article type: About

  How to change your legal name on file with VA

  If you're a Veteran, spouse, dependent, or caregiver and you get VA health care or direct benefit payments, you'll need to tell us if you have a legal name change so we c...

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  How we determine your percentage of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits

  We base your award of benefits on how long you served on active duty and certain other factors. Keep reading on this page to find out how much you’re eligible for. Or go to your Post-9/11 GI Bi...

• Article type: Multiple FAQs

  How your reason for withdrawing from a class affects your VA debt

  If you withdraw from (or “drop”) a class, you may need to pay us back for the benefits you used. But if we recognize that situations or events beyond your control (mitigating circumstanc...