Apply for the GI Bill

New students who have not used their GI Bill benefits before will need to follow these steps:

STEP 1:

1. If you are applying for benefits based on your service, complete VA form 22-1990.
2. If you are applying for benefits based on a parent’s or spouse’s service, complete VA form 22-5490.

You can find these forms or apply online at vets.gov under the “Apply for Education Benefits” tab.

STEP 2:

1. If you are applying for benefits based on your active duty service, you must submit a copy of your DD form 214.
2. If you are applying for benefits based on your service in the Guard or Reserve, you must submit a copy of your Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE).

STEP 3:

1. You must then complete the Enrollment Verification.

Students transferring to MSUM from another institution must complete a VA form 22-1995 (if the benefit is based on your own service) or 22-5495 (if the benefit is based on your parent’s or spouse’s service).

You must then complete the Enrollment Verification.

Continuing or returning students must complete the Enrollment Verification.