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: Hello, I just wanted to know what information I need for my request.

assistant: Of course. You'll need your Social Security number and VA file number, for example.

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

user: Yes, my husband is a Veteran.

assistant: In that case you'll also need that person's Social Security number or VA file number and basic service history information.

user: We have those. Which forms do I have to fill out and send to you?

assistant: You'll need to download the VA Form 22 - 1995 for Veterans and service members PDF, and the VA Form 22 - 5495 for dependents PDF.

user: Actually, can I get someone to help me with submitting my request? It's all a bit confusing and overwhelming to me.

assistant: Yes, you can work with a trained professional called an accredited representative to get help requesting a change to your benefits and submitting your request.

user: My husband just chimed in and said we can do it on our own, he'll fill it out and we are going to send it by mail. Is that possible?

assistant: You'll need to download the VA Form 22 - 1995 for Veterans and service members PDF, and the VA Form 22 - 5495 for dependents PDF then.

user: Gotcha. Then we fill it out and mail it to the local office, right?

assistant: Yes, fill out the form and mail it to the VA regional claims processing office that s in the same region as your school. You can find a list of regional claims processing offices on our page.

user: Alright. You said a Social Security number or VA file number is needed, correct?

assistant: Correct. You'll need that person's Social Security number or VA file number and basic service history information.