This is a program for active members of the Selected Reserve: Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve, and the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard.  Your eligibility is determined by the Department of Defense (or the Department of Transportation if you are a member of the Coast Guard), although VA makes the payments.  Basic eligibility requires a 6-year service commitment and satisfactory participation in required reserve training.

First Time Applicants

• First time applicants must complete VA form 22-1990, Application for Educational Benefits.
• You must submit the original copy of DD form 2384, Notice of Basic Eligibility.

Veterans Who Have Previously Used Benefits at Capitol College

• If more than six months have elapsed since you last used your educational benefits, you must complete VA form 22-1995, Request for Change of Program or Place of Training.

Transfer Students

• If you have used veterans educational benefits at an institution other than Capitol College, you must complete VA form 22-1995, Request for Change of Program or Place of Training.
• If you are on active duty, your education liaison officer must sign number 17a of VA form 22-1995.
• If you were on active duty at another institution but are now classified as a veteran, you must complete VA form 22-1990, Application for VA Educational Benefits, and submit a copy of your DD214.

Where to Send Your Forms

Veteran educational forms are available on the US Department of Veterans Affairs website at the following address:  www.gibill.va.gov

Send your completed forms to either the Capitol College Office of Financial Aid or mail them directly to:  VA Processing Center, VA Regional Processing Office, PO Box 4616, Buffalo, New York 14240-4616.

Mailing your forms directly to the VA Payment Processing Center will expedite the application process.  If you decide to mail the form directly to Buffalo, New York, please fax a copy of what you have sent to the Veterans Administration to 301-369-2328.

If you have questions regarding your eligibility for educational benefits, please contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-888-442-4511.