Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) 
You may be able to continue your education by using part of your military pay to help cover the cost of school. Find out if you can get benefits through the Veterans Educational Assistance Program VEAP a $2-to-$1 government - match program for educational assistance. 

Am I eligible for VEAP benefits? 
You can get these benefits if you meet all of the requirements listed below. All of these must be true. You: Entered service for the first time between January 1 , 1977, and June 30 , 1985 , and Opened and put money into your VEAP account before April 1 , 1987, and Put in $25 $2,700 on your own , and Finished your first period of service and didn t receive a dishonorable discharge Note: If you re currently on active duty , you must have at least 3 months of contributions available to use your VEAP benefits. 

What benefits can I get? 
Money for tuition 

How do I get VEAP benefits? 


Make sure we've approved your selected program 
If you have questions , we can help you and your school understand the requirements. Call our Education Call Center at 888 - 442 - 4551. If you have hearing loss , call TTY : 711. Or go to a VA regional benefit office near you. Find your nearest VA regional benefit office Apply for benefits If you haven't started training yet Submit an Application for VA Education Benefits VA Form 22 - 1990 online. Apply for education benefits online now You can also apply by mail, in person, or with the help of a trained professional. Learn more about how to apply for education benefitsNote : If you're on active duty right now, you'll need to have your Education Services Officer approve your enrollment and your Commanding Officer verify your service. If you're not on active duty right now , you'll need to send copy 4 member copy of your DD214, Certificate of Release, or Discharge from Active Duty. If you've already started training Take your VA Form 22 - 1990 application and the member copy of your DD214 to

user: please show me information about Veterans Educational Assistance Program

assistant: You may be able to continue your education by using part of your military pay to help cover the cost of school .

user: Can I get the money back that I put into my VEAP account?

assistant: yes sure, You can withdraw the money in your VEAP account if you don t meet basic qualifying requirements or if you formally ask for a refund .

assistant: if you want to ask for refund?


user: no

user: what are the requirements to be eligible

assistant: Entered service for the first time between January 1 , 1977 , and June 30 , 1985

user: yes, i Entered service for the first time between January 1 , 1977 , and June 30 , 1985

assistant: Opened and put money into your VEAP account before April 1 , 1987

user: 
I did not put money in my VEAP account before APRIL 1987

assistant: so you can't qualify, because you need to meet all the requirements

user: What s covered under VEAP education benefits?

assistant: we ll help you pay for these types of courses : Remedial courses classes some students must take to build up their basic skills in math , reading , or English before they can take regular college courses