First Time Ever
You must apply through the Veterans Administration (VA) to begin using your benefits.

• website: www.gibill.va.gov
• telephone: (888) 442-4551
• Apply for benefits online, or
• Download a hard copy form to apply for benefits

The hard copy form can be mailed to:
VA Regional Office
P.O. Box 4616
Buffalo, NY 14240-4616

Non-Chapter 35 Recipients:

• if you are Active Duty, you must have your Education Officer sign Part VII.
• if you are not Active Duty, you must submit your Member 4 copy of your DD-214 along with your application.
• if you are a Reservist, you must submit your Notification of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) along with your application.

Have you used G.I. Bill benefits before (at another institution)?
If you are new to ODU, but you have used your G.I. Bill benefits before, you must complete a Change of Program or Place of Training Form.

• complete the form online
• NOT Chapter 35 -- download a hard copy form (enter 22-1995 for the form name)
• Chapter 35 only -- download a hard copy form (enter 22-5495 for the form name)

If you are completing the hard copy form, submit it to the Registrar's Office with the Veterans Clearance Form by mail or fax.