22-1990n

Application for VA Education Benefits Under the National Call to Service (NCS) Program

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VA
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March 2023
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4
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VA form page
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October 20, 2026
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VA Form 22-1990n: Education Benefits Under the National Call to Service Program

VA Form 22-1990n is the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Application for VA Education Benefits Under the National Call to Service (NCS) Program, section 510 of title 10, U.S. Code. VA's form page says to use it to apply for education benefits under the National Call to Service program.

The form says to apply if you first entered the military on or after October 1, 2003, signed an enlistment contract with DoD under the NCS program, and elected one of the two education incentives the program provides.

The PDF has four pages: instructions, the regional office addresses, then the application in Parts I to V. You can fill out the PDF free in your browser on this page and download the result without an account.

Top of page 1 of VA Form 22-1990n: Education Benefits Under the National Call to Service Program, as printed by VA

What's on VA Form 22-1990n

Part I: Applicant information

Social Security number, sex, date of birth, name, address, home and mobile phone, an email address if applicable, and direct deposit details.

Part II: Type of training

College or other school, vocational flight training, national test reimbursement, licensing or certification test reimbursement, apprenticeship or on-the-job, or correspondence, plus the school and your objective if known.

Part III: Service information

Whether you are on active duty or terminal leave, and for each period of military service the date entered, date separated, service component and service status.

Part IV: Other assistance

Senior ROTC scholarship participation, money from the Armed Forces or Public Health Service for active duty claimants, and agency funds for federal civilian employees.

Part V: Certification and signature

A certification that all statements are true and correct, a penalty notice, your signature without printing and the date signed.

How to apply with VA Form 22-1990n

  1. 1

    Read the instructions

    The form says the instruction numbers match the item numbers on the application, and items not mentioned are self-explanatory.

  2. 2

    Fill in Parts I to IV

    Give your details, the type of training in Item 8A, each period of military service in Item 10 and other assistance in Items 11A to 11C.

  3. 3

    Set up direct deposit

    Give the routing number, account type and account number in Item 7, and attach a voided personal check or deposit slip that matches.

  4. 4

    Gather service papers

    The form says it helps VA to get DD 2863, National Call to Service (NCS) Election of Options, and DD Form 214 (Member 4) for all periods of active duty service.

  5. 5

    Check the reminders and sign

    The submission reminders ask for your complete mailing and email address and a copy of DD 2863. Then sign Part V without printing and date it.

  6. 6

    Mail it and tell your school

    Mail it to the VA Regional Processing Office for your school's region, or your home address region if no school is chosen. Ask the school's certifying official to send VA Form 22-1999.

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Where to send it and getting help

Eastern Region

VA Regional Office, P.O. Box 4616, Buffalo, NY 14240-4616. Serves 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, APO/FPO AA, foreign schools and the US Virgin Islands.

Western Region

VA Regional Office, P.O. Box 8888, Muskogee, OK 74402-8888. Serves AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, HI, ID, LA, MS, NM, NV, OK, OR, PR, SC, TX, UT, WA, APO/FPO AP, Guam, the Philippines, American Samoa and the Mariana Islands.

Internet version

The application page of the PDF says you may complete and send it over the Internet at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill. VA's form page for 22-1990n lists the downloadable PDF and no online tool.

Help with the form

The form lists VA's toll-free line, 1-888-GI-BILL-1 (1-888-442-4551), and the Federal Relay number 711 for TDD users.

Edition

The PDF is dated MAR 2023 and supersedes VA Form 22-1990N, MAR 2021, which will not be used. It carries OMB Control No. 2900-0154.

The form says to use the office for the region of your school's physical address, or of your home address if you haven't selected a school.

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Who uses VA Form 22-1990n?

  • NCS enlistees

    The form describes applicants who first entered the military on or after October 1, 2003, signed an NCS enlistment contract with DoD and elected one of its two education incentives.

  • Applicants on active duty

    Items 9A and 9B ask whether you are now on active duty or on terminal leave just before discharge. The certification says active duty applicants consulted an Education Service Officer.

  • Senior ROTC scholarship participants

    Item 11A asks whether you are in a Senior ROTC scholarship program that pays tuition, fees, books and supplies under section 2107, title 10, U.S. Code.

  • Federal civilian employees

    Item 11C is for civilian employees of the U.S. Government only, about funds from their agency or department for the same courses.

  • Applicants eligible for more than one benefit

    A checkbox in Part II authorizes VA to pay the benefit with the highest monthly rate if VA finds you eligible for more than one benefit.

The form describes who applies and which items apply to whom.

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Questions about Form 22-1990n

What is VA Form 22-1990n used for?

VA's form page says to use it to apply for education benefits under the National Call to Service program.

Who does the form say should apply?

The form says to apply if you first entered the military on or after October 1, 2003, signed an enlistment contract with DoD under the NCS program, and elected one of its two education incentives.

Which papers help VA process it?

The form names DD 2863, National Call to Service (NCS) Election of Options, and DD Form 214 (Member 4) for all periods of active duty service.

Where do I mail VA Form 22-1990n?

To the VA Regional Processing Office for your school's physical address, or your home address if you haven't selected a school. The form lists Buffalo, NY and Muskogee, OK.

Is there an online version?

The application page of the PDF says you may complete and send it over the Internet at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill. VA's form page for 22-1990n lists the downloadable PDF and no online tool.

What if I qualify for more than one benefit?

A checkbox in Part II authorizes VA to pay the benefit with the highest monthly rate if VA's review finds you eligible for more than one benefit.