Chapter 33

The Post 9/11 (Chapter 33) Bill went into effect on August 1, 2009. The latest information about it can be found at http://www.gibill.va.gov/. You can also get information on other GI bills at this site.

You should visit the VA website at http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/Post-911.htm to review the new Post 9/11 Chapter 33 GI bill and compare/contrast with Chapter 30 to see which type of benefit is best for you. If you have any questions you can contact us at 512-245-2641 or contact the VA regional office in Muskogee, Oklahoma at 1-888-442-4551.

Documents needed for Chapter 33 (If you have never used benefits before, you will need the following documents to compete your file in the VA office)

22-1990 application--The website to complete the form is http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-22-1990-ARE.pdf. You will receive a Certificate of Eligibility form in 4-6 weeks from VA. Please bring the Certificate of Eligibility form to our office.
DD 214 member 4 (Release from active duty)
Copy of your military transcripts
- Army—http://aarts.army.mil
- Navy/Marine Corps—http://www.navycollege.navy.mil/transcript.html
- Air Force—http://www.au.af.mil/au/ccaf
Official degree audit report (DAR)--signed copy can be obtained from the department or college academic advisor for your major.
VA Certification Request