Certifying officials should keep a supply on hand at all times.
All forms are obtainable from VA regional offices.
Depending on the status of the student, i.e., the particular VA program for which he or she may qualify, and whether the claim for educational assistance allowance benefits is an original claim or a supplemental one, the proper application form must be completed by the student. Certifying officials should inform veterans, reservists, servicepersons, and other applicants that an application for VA benefits does not constitute an application for admission to the educational institution. A formal application for admission to the institution should be completed before an application for VA benefits is submitted. Students who have not been accepted for enrollment by the institution should be referred to the Admissions Office. Applications for VA benefits are designed to obtain the data necessary to determine eligibility for educational assistance benefits for particular educational, professional, or vocational objectives.