Family Members/VA Dependents

First Steps

First, you must apply online through the VA website for education benefits – Form 22-1990

Following the review of your application, the VA will issue a certificate of eligibility to qualified individuals. The certificate will contain basic eligibility information including months of entitlement, period of eligibility and benefit level.

Students must submit the following to the School Certifying Official:

• Certificate of Eligibility
• Veterans Certification Request Form

Post 9-11 GI Bill® – Transfer of Entitlement to Spouse/Dependent Child

• Service members: Visit the milConnect website for instructions on how to request the transfer of benefits to a dependent or spouse.
• Student: Once the request is approved, the family member using the benefit must submit a request for a certificate if eligibility to the VA. The family member should use VA Form 22-1990e and can apply online through the VA
  • Apply online through the VA website for education benefits
  • Certificate of Eligibility
  • Submit Veterans Certification Request Form to the School Certifying Official, once registered

Survivors/Dependents Educational Assistance Program (DEA), Chapter 35

• Apply online through the VA website for educational benefits – Form 22-5490 (You will need VA file number of Veteran)
• Submit Veterans Certification Request Form

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill