Fill out VA 22-1990e (Application for Family Member to Use Transferred Benefits) online
VA Form 22-1990e is used by eligible family members to apply to use Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits that have been transferred to them by a qualifying service member or veteran. The form initiates the process of receiving transferred education benefits including tuition payments, a monthly housing allowance, and a books and supplies stipend.
How to fill out VA 22-1990e (Application for Family Member to Use Transferred Benefits)
Verify the transfer of entitlement
Confirm that the service member or veteran has completed the Transfer of Entitlement through the DoD milConnect system. Verify how many months of benefits have been allocated to you and any restrictions on their use.
Enter personal and sponsor information
Provide your full name, Social Security number, date of birth, and contact information. Enter the transferring service member or veteran name, Social Security number, and branch of service.
Provide education and training details
Enter the name and address of the school or training facility you plan to attend. Indicate the type of training (college degree, vocational, apprenticeship) and your expected start date.
Review and submit
Review all information for accuracy. Sign and date the application. Submit it to the VA and then contact your school certifying official to have your enrollment certified so benefits can be processed.
About VA 22-1990e (Application for Family Member to Use Transferred Benefits)
Who needs this form
Spouses and children of service members or veterans who have transferred their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits through the Department of Defense Transfer of Entitlement (TOE) system. The transfer must already be approved in the DoD system before filing this form.
Where to submit
Apply online at va.gov (recommended for fastest processing), by mail to the VA Regional Processing Office, or in person at a VA regional office. Coordinate with the school certifying official at your chosen institution after submitting.
Source and content freshness
- Reviewed: 2026-02-24
- Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting before the service member has completed the Transfer of Entitlement (TOE) in the DoD system
- Not verifying that the chosen school or training program is approved for VA education benefits
- Failing to coordinate with the school certifying official to have enrollment verified
- Not understanding the months of entitlement allocated by the transferring service member
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Can I use transferred GI Bill benefits at any school?
You can use transferred Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits at any school or training program approved for VA education benefits. This includes most colleges and universities, vocational and technical schools, apprenticeship programs, and certain flight training programs. Verify your school is approved by checking the VA WEAMS Institution Search tool at va.gov before enrolling.
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