VEAP is available if you entered active duty between January 1, 1977, and June 30, 1985, and you enrolled and contributed to VEAP before March 1, 1987. It is a voluntary contribution and matching program.  Your contributions are matched on a $2 for $1 basis by the government, for a maximum contribution of $2,700. Your monthly benefit varies depending on your contribution and its match.

First Time Applicants

• First time applicants must complete VA form 22-1990, Application for Educational Benefits.
• Veterans must submit copies of their DD214(s).
• If you are on active duty, your commanding officer and education liaison officer must sign item number 21 of VA form 22-1990.

Veterans Who Have Previously Used Benefits at Capitol College

• If more than six months have elapsed since you last used your Chapter 32 benefits, you must complete VA form 22-1995, Request for Change of Program or Place of Training. 
• An active duty military student must have the education liaison officer sign number 17a of VA form 22-1995.

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.