Fill out VA 22-1995 (Request for Change of Program or Place of Training) online
VA Form 22-1995 is used by veterans and eligible beneficiaries to request a change of program (major or course of study) or a change of school while receiving VA education benefits. This form must be submitted whenever you transfer to a different institution or switch your program of study to ensure continued benefit payments without interruption.
How to fill out VA 22-1995 (Request for Change of Program or Place of Training)
Enter personal and benefit information
Provide your full name, Social Security number, VA file number, date of birth, and contact information. Indicate which VA education benefit program you are currently using.
Describe the change you are requesting
Specify whether you are changing your school, your program of study, or both. Enter the name and address of the new school or training facility and the new program or major you plan to pursue.
Provide current and prior education details
List your current school, program, and the date you stopped or plan to stop attending. Include your reason for making the change, such as relocating, pursuing a different career path, or transferring to a school with a better program.
Sign and submit
Sign and date the form. Submit it to the VA and coordinate with the certifying official at your new school to have your enrollment certified. Allow processing time before your first benefit payment at the new school.
About VA 22-1995 (Request for Change of Program or Place of Training)
Who needs this form
Veterans, service members, and eligible dependents currently receiving VA education benefits (Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, or other VA education programs) who need to change their school, training facility, or program of study.
Where to submit
Submit online at va.gov (recommended for fastest processing), by mail to the VA Regional Processing Office, or in person at a VA regional office. Notify both your current and new school certifying officials about the change.
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
- Not submitting the form before starting at the new school or program (benefits may be delayed)
- Failing to notify the certifying official at both the old and new schools
- Not verifying that the new school or program is approved for VA education benefits
- Confusing this form with VA 22-1990, which is for first-time education benefit applications
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Will changing schools or programs affect my remaining GI Bill benefits?
Changing schools or programs does not reduce your total entitlement. You retain the same number of months of benefits regardless of where or what you study. However, if you change to a school in a different location, your monthly housing allowance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill may change since it is based on the zip code of the school campus where you attend the majority of your classes.
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