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Applying for Benefits
This section provides information on how to apply for your educational benefits.

The first step in applying for your educational benefits is to obtain the appropriate forms. These forms can usually be obtained from the Certifying Official at the school you plan to attend. They can also be obtained from the VA Website and County Veterans' Service Offices.

It is recommended that you contact the Certifying Official at the school you wish to attend before you apply for educational benefits. In many cases it is better to send in your application for benefits with the initial Enrollment Certification submitted by the school. This is especially true when you have already begun attending classes, or if you plan to begin classes within the month following your application for benefits. The school Certifying Official will generally want to keep a copy of your application in your file for audit purposes.

Application for First Time use of Benefits
VA FORM 22-1990  Veterans, Active Duty Persons, and Selected Reserve.
VA FORM 22-5490  Survivors and Dependents veteran must be deceased or 100% disabled as a result of active duty service).
Re-application for Benefits
VA FORM 22-1995  Veterans, Active Duty Persons, and Selected Reserve.
VA FORM 22-5495  Survivors and Dependents veteran must be deceased or 100% disabled as a result of active duty service).
Submit the completed Application to the VA Regional Processing Office in Decatur, along with any additional items called for on the form. Remember, provide everything requested if you wish to avoid delays in processing your award. The completed forms should be mailed to the following address if you plan to attend school in Florida:
VA Regional Processing Office
P.O. Box 100022
Decatur, Georgia

 

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