Contact your regional Veterans Affairs Administration (VA) office to double-check your eligibility. If you bought into the GI Bill during your first year of service, have an honorable discharge, you should be eligible to receive the GI Bill.
Pick your major and school. Decide the major you would like to pursue and what school you are interested in attending. After you make a decision, contact the VA office for approval for your major and school. Once approved, apply for the school.
Complete the correct VA form to determine which educational program is appropriate for you. For example, if you entered active duty after June 30, 1985, you should complete VA Form 22-1990. The form can be completed online or by hand on paper.
Submit your form to the VA office. If you decide to submit your form through the mail, make sure you include a copy of your DD Form 214. If you submitted your form online, print off the the final signature page and mail it with a copy of your DD Form 214. Mail your form to the appropriate VA office (see Resources).
Contact your school representative that handles Veterans Affairs. Ask the representative to send your VA Form 22-1999 to your regional VA office on your behalf.
Wait for approval. The VA office will send you an approval letter once your application has been processed. Every month you must contact your regional VA office to verify that you are still in school. This can be accomplish online or by phone.