1. Go to create a new form, drop down menu and highlight Education Benefits (form 22-1990)

2. Hit continue, continue, continue until you hit this screen
Hit continue, continue, continue until you hit this screen. Click the above Yes, you’ve read
The explanation of the privacy act and respondent burden

3. Click on create an empty new claim application

4. Hit Continue, continue, continue until the next screen…

5. Click on any education benefit you are applying for…

6. Check box ch.33- post 9/11. If you were only active duty, you have to give up (in lieu of) CH. 30 – MGIB. If you were active duty then moved into Guard or reserve you should check box 1606 (Montgomery GI Bill Select Reserve).
-The effective date is the date you put in when you think you will start school. If you could have used the post 9/11 in prior semesters for school, but used for example ch.30, you can backdate it to one year of todays date to get paid in a retro check.

7. The rest is just your information about you
The rest is just your information about you. If you want direct deposit, you will need a routing number, account number, and whether you want it in checking or savings. If you don’t have a bank, and elect no direct deposit, you will get a papercheck in the mail and it will take an extra 3 to 5 business days.