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 the descriptions below are true for you. Request changes to your benefit if you : Are transferring to a different school , or Are changing your educational, professional, or vocational goal , or Left your school or training program due to poor attendance, progress, or conduct , and you re now reentering the same program, or 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? 


If you re a Veteran or service member 
You ll need to submit a Request for Change of Program or Place of Training VA Form 22 - 1995. You can complete this form online now. Complete VA Form 22 - 1995 online 

If you re the dependent of a Veteran or service member 
You ll need to submit a Dependent s Request for Change of Program or Place of Training VA Form 22 - 5495. You can complete this form online now. Complete VA Form 22 - 5495 online 

What information do I need to complete my request? 
You ll need your : Social Security number VA file number Bank account direct deposit information You ll also need basic information about your : Service history Education or training plans and goals 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 that person s : Social Security number or VA file number Basic service history information 

Are there other ways to submit my request? 
Yes. Follow the steps below to submit your request by 

user: I wanted to know what I needed to change the school I'm using my GI Bill on

assistant: You will need your Social Security number, VA file number, the new school you plan to attend, and some other information.

assistant: Are you the dependent of a Veteran or service member?

user: no I'm a veteran

user: I have all that info you said I needed so how do I change my school?

assistant: You will need to submit a Request for Change of Program or Place of Training, VA Form 22-1995. The form can be completed online.  I can give you a link to VA Form 22-1995

user: can I do it by mail?

assistant: Yes, just download VA Form 22-1995, fill it out, and send it in to the VA regional claims processing office that is in the same region as your school. I can give you a list of regional processing offices if you need it.

user: can someone help me so I don't make any mistakes?

assistant: If you need help you can work with a trained professional called an accredited representative to get help requesting a change to your benefits.  I can provide you with more information on  how to get help submitting your request

user: if I do it myself I just send it in to you guys?

assistant: You mail it to the VA regional claims processing office that is in the same region as your school.  We have a list of regional claims processing offices if you need it