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: What information would I need to change by GI bill?

assistant: You would need your Social Security number and your VA file number to complete your change.

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

user: Yes I am a dependent of someone that is a Veteran.

assistant: Then, you will need to include that person's Social Security or VA file number and basic service history information along with your information.

user: If I am a Veteran what do I need to do to make a change of program?

assistant: You will need to submit a Request for Change of Program or Place of Training VA Form 22-1995 and you can complete the form online at this time.

user: I would like to change my GI Bill school, what can I do?

assistant: We will help you with the information you need so you can keep getting funding.

user: What information do I need to get this change finished?

assistant: All you need is basic information about your service history and education or training plans and goals.

user: What takes place if I am a dependent of a Veteran?

assistant: You will need to submit a Dependent's Request for Change of Program and it is possible to complete online right now.  Just choose VA Form 22-5495.