VA Form 22-1990n Application for Education Benefits Under the National Ca

APPLICATION FOR VA EDUCATION BENEFITS UNDER THE
NATIONAL CALL TO SERVICE (NCS) PROGRAM
(VA FORM 22-1990N)

Use this form to apply for education benefits under the National Call to Service (NCS) program (section 510 of title 10, U.S. Code).
You should apply for this benefit if you first entered the military on or after October 1, 2003, signed an enlistment contract with DoD
(Department of Defense) under the NCS program, and you elected one of the two education incentives provided by that program.
INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FOR VA EDUCATION BENEFITS UNDER THE NCS PROGRAM
VA VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL COUNSELING HELP AVAILABLE - If you need help planning your individual
educational and career goals, VA offers a wide range of counseling services to help you make these decisions. Services include
educational and vocational guidance and such testing as necessary for you to develop a greater understanding of your skills, talents,
and interests. For further information on VA counseling, call VA toll-free at 1-888-GI-BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) or TDD at the
Federal Relay number 711.
NOTE: The numbers on the instructions match the item numbers on the application. Items not mentioned are self-explanatory.
Part II
ITEM 7. The Department of the Treasury requires all Federal benefit payments be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT), also
called direct deposit. To enroll in direct deposit, please attach a voided personal check, deposit slip, or provide the information
requested in Item 7. If you do not have a bank account, please visit https://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/banking.asp. This
website provides information about the Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP), and a link to banks and credit unions that may
fit your needs. You may also call 1-800-827-1000. If you elect not to enroll, you must contact representatives handling waiver
requests for the Department of the Treasury at 1-888-224-2950. They will encourage your participation in EFT and address any
questions or concerns you may have.
ITEM 8A. Self explanatory, except for the following items:
"Vocational Flight Training." You must already have a private pilot's license. If you are taking an Airline Transport Pilot course, you
must have a valid first-class medical certificate on the date that you enter training. For all other flight courses, you must have a valid
second-class medical certificate on the date that you enter training.
"National Test Reimbursement." You can be reimbursed for the cost of approved tests for admission to or credit at institutions of
higher learning.
"Licensing or Certification Test Reimbursement." A licensing test is a test offered by a state, local, or federal agency which is
required by law to practice an occupation. A certification test is a test designed to provide affirmation of an individual's
qualifications in a specific occupation. Examples include EMT, CPA, MCSE, CCNP, etc.
ADDITIONAL HELP
If you need more help in completing this application, call VA TOLL-FREE at 1-888-GI-BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551). If you use the
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD), the Federal Relay number is 711. You can also get education assistance after
normal business hours at our VA Education Internet site www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Be sure to do the following:

HOW TO FILE YOUR CLAIM

(A) If you have selected a school or training establishment:
Step 1: Mail the completed application to the VA Regional Processing Office for the region of that school's physical address. See
page 2 for the addresses of these VA Regional Processing Offices.
Step 2: Tell the veterans certifying official at your school or training establishment that you have applied for VA education benefits.
Ask him or her to send your enrollment information using VA Form 22-1999, Enrollment Certification, or its electronic version.
Step 3: Wait for VA to process your application and notify you of its decision concerning your eligibility for education benefits.
(B) If you haven't selected a school or training establishment:
Step 1: Mail the completed application to the VA Regional Processing Office for the region of your home address. See page 2 for the
addresses of these VA Regional Processing Offices.
Step 2: Wait for VA to process your application and notify you of its decision concerning your eligibility for education benefits.
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Eastern Region:
VA Regional Office
P. O. Box 4616
Buffalo, NY 14240-4616
SERVES THE FOLLOWING STATES

CO

CT

DC

DE

IA

IL

IN

KS

KY

MA

MD

ME

MI

MN

MO

MT

NC

ND

NE

NH

NJ

NY

OH

PA

RI

SD

TN

VA

VT

WI

WV

WY

US Virgin
Islands

Foreign
Schools

APO/FPO AA

Western Region:
VA Regional Office
P. O. Box 8888
Muskogee, OK 74402-8888
SERVES THE FOLLOWING STATES

AK

AL

AR

AZ

CA

FL

GA

HI

ID

LA

MS

NM

NV

OK

OR

PR

SC

TX

UT

WA

APO/FPO AP

Guam

Philippines

Privacy Act Notice: The VA will not disclose information collected on this form to any source other than what has been authorized under the Privacy
Act of 1974 or title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, section 1.526 for routine uses (e.g., VA sends educational forms or letters with a veteran's
identifying information to the veteran's school or training establishment to (1) assist the veteran in the completion of claims forms or (2) for the VA to
obtain further information as may be necessary from the school for the VA to properly process the veteran's education claim or to monitor his or her
progress during training) as identified in the VA system of records, 58VA21/22/28, Compensation, Pension, Education and Vocational Rehabilitation
and Employment Records - VA, published in the Federal Register. Your obligation to respond is required to obtain or retain education benefits.
Giving us your SSN account information is voluntary. Refusal to provide your SSN by itself will not result in the denial of benefits. The VA will not
deny an individual benefits for refusing to provide his or her SSN unless the disclosure of the SSN is required by a Federal Statute of law enacted
before January 1, 1975, and still in effect. The requested information is considered relevant and necessary to determine the maximum benefits under
the law. While you do not have to respond, VA cannot process your claim for education assistance unless the information is furnished as required by
existing law (38 U.S.C. 3471). The responses you submit are considered confidential (38 U.S.C. 5701). Any information provided by applicants,
recipients, and others may be subject to verification through computer matching programs with other agencies.
Respondent Burden: We need this information to determine your eligibility for education benefits (38 U.S.C. 3471). Title 38, United States Code,
allows us to ask for this information. We estimate that you will need an average of 15 minutes to review the instructions, find the information, and
complete this form. VA cannot conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless a valid OMB control number is displayed. You are not required
to respond to a collection of information if this number is not displayed. Valid OMB control numbers can be located on the OMB Internet Page at
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. If desired, you can call 1-800-827-1000 to get information on where to send comments or suggestions about
this form.

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OMB Control No. 2900-0154
Respondent Burden: 15 minutes
Expiration Date: XX/XX/XXXX

APPLICATION FOR VA EDUCATION BENEFITS UNDER THE
NATIONAL CALL TO SERVICE (NCS) PROGRAM
(Section 510, Title 10, U.S. Code)

INTERNET VERSION AVAILABLE - You may complete and send your application over the Internet at: www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

PART I - APPLICANT INFORMATION
2. SEX OF APPLICANT

1. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OF APPLICANT

MALE

3. APPLICANT'S DATE OF BIRTH
Month
Day

Year

FEMALE

4. NAME (First, Middle Initial, Last)

5. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS

Number and Street

Apt./Unit Number

City, State, ZIP Code

6A. APPLICANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBERS (Include Area Code)
Primary:

Secondary:

6B. APPLICANT'S E-MAIL ADDRESS (If applicable)

7. DIRECT DEPOSIT (Attach a voided personal check or provide the following information. See instructions for additional information.)

Account Type

Routing or Transit Number
Checking

Account Number

Savings

PART II - TYPE AND PROGRAM OF EDUCATION OR TRAINING

8A. TYPE OF EDUCATION OR TRAINING (See instructions for additional information)
COLLEGE OR OTHER SCHOOL (Including on-line courses)

APPRENTICESHIP OR ON-THE-JOB

VOCATIONAL FLIGHT TRAINING

CORRESPONDENCE

NATIONAL TEST REIMBURSEMENT (SAT, CLEP, ETC.)
LICENSING OR CERTIFICATION TEST REIMBURSEMENT
(MCSE, CCNA, EMT, NCLEX, ETC.)
8B. FULL NAME AND ADDRESS OF SCHOOL, IF KNOWN

VA DATE STAMP
(Do Not Write In This Space)

8C. PLEASE SPECIFY YOUR EDUCATIONAL OR CAREER OBJECTIVE, IF KNOWN (e.g. Bachelor of Arts in Accounting,
welding certificate, police officer, etc.)

(Check, if applicable)
If during the review made by VA I am found to be eligible for more than one benefit,
I authorize VA to pay the benefit with the highest monthly rate.
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SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OF APPLICANT

PART III - SERVICE INFORMATION
NOTE: It will help VA process your claim if you send the following:
DD 2863 (National Call to Service (NCS) Election of Options)
DD Form 214 (Member 4) for all periods of active duty service
9A. ARE YOU NOW ON ACTIVE DUTY?
YES
NO
9B. ARE YOU NOW ON TERMINAL LEAVE JUST BEFORE DISCHARGE?
YES

NO

(If "Yes," please provide a copy of your DD Form 214 (Member 4) when issued)
10. PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING FOR EACH PERIOD OF MILITARY SERVICE

A. DATE ENTERED

B. DATE SEPARATED

C. SERVICE COMPONENT (USN, USAF,
USAR, ARNG, ETC.)

D. SERVICE STATUS (Active duty, drilling reservist,
IRR, etc.)

PART IV - ENTITLEMENT TO AND USAGE OF ADDITIONAL TYPES OF ASSISTANCE
11A. ARE YOU CURRENTLY PARTICIPATING IN A SENIOR ROTC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
WHICH PAYS FOR YOUR TUITION, FEES, BOOKS AND SUPPLIES UNDER SECTION 2107,
TITLE 10, U.S. CODE?

YES

11B. FOR ACTIVE DUTY CLAIMANTS ONLY: Are you receiving or do you anticipate receiving
any money (including but not limited to Federal Tuition Assistance) from the Armed Forces
or Public Health Service for the course for which you have applied to the VA for education
benefits? If you receive such benefits during any part of your training, check "YES."
11C. FOR CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT ONLY: Do you expect to receive
funds from your agency or department for the same course(s) for which you expect to receive VA
education assistance? (If "Yes, " show the source of these funds.)

NO

YES

NO

YES

NO

APPLICATION SUBMISSION REMINDERS
Did you remember to .......
• Write your complete mailing address and email address?
• Attach a copy of DD 2863 (National Call to Service (NCS) Election of Options)
IF SO, PLEASE SIGN AND DATE THE APPLICATION BELOW

PART V - CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

I CERTIFY THAT all statements in my application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. If on active duty, I also certify
that I have consulted with an Education Service Officer (ESO) regarding my education program.
PENALTY - Willful false statements as to a material fact in a claim for education benefits is a punishable offense and may result in the
forfeiture of these or other benefits and in criminal penalties.
12A. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT (DO NOT PRINT)

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12B. DATE SIGNED

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