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Apply for the Veteran Rapid Retraining
Assistance Program (VRRAP)
Please sign in to apply for VRRAP
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those accounts, you can create one now.

Sign in or create an account

Follow these steps below to apply for this program
1

Make sure you’re eligible
To be eligible for the Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP), you must meet all the
requirements listed here.
All of these must be true. You’re:

2

•

At least 22 years of age but not more than 66 years of age,

•

Unemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic,

•

Not eligible for GI Bill or VR&E benefits (or, if you’re eligible
for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, you’ve transferred all of your
benefits to family members),

•

Not rated as totally disabled because you can’t work,

•

Not enrolled in a federal or state jobs programs,

•

Not receiving unemployment benefits (including CARES
Act benefits).

Prepare
To fill out this application, you’ll need your:
•

Social Security number

•

Bank account direct deposit information

What if I need help filling out my application? An accredited
individual, like a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) or a Veteran
representative at your school, can help you fill out this
application. Get help filing your claim

3

Apply
Complete this education benefits form.
After submitting the form, you’ll get a confirmation message.
You can print this page for your records.

4

VA review
We usually make a decision within 30 days. We’ll let you know
by mail if we need more information.
Learn more about what happens after you apply

5

Decision
If we approve your application, you’ll get a Certificate of
Eligibility (COE) or award letter in the mail. Bring this COE to
the VA certifying official at your school. This person is usually
in the registrar’s or financial aid office.
If your application isn't approved, you’ll get a denial letter in
the mail.

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Expiration date: October 31, 2021
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Apply for the Veteran Rapid Retraining
Assistance Program (VRRAP)
Please sign in to apply for VRRAP
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Privacy Act Notice: This form under §8006 of Public Law 117-2 (H.R. 1319)
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authorizes VA to implement the Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program
(VRRAP) which provides eligible Veterans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
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with the opportunity to pursue a covered program of education in a high
technology - high demand occupation. The responses you submit are
considered confidential (38 U.S.C. 5701). VA may disclose the information that
you provide, including Social Security numbers (SSN), outside VA if the
disclosure is authorized under the Privacy Act, including the routine uses
identified in the VA system of records, 58VA21/22/28, Compensation, Pension,
Education, and Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Records - VA,
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If desired, you can call 800-827-1000 to get information on where to send
Prepare
comments or suggestions about this form.
To fill out this application, you’ll need your:
•

Social Security number

•

Bank account direct deposit information

What if I need help filling out my application? An accredited
individual, like a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) or a Veteran
representative at your school, can help you fill out this
application. Get help filing your claim

3

Apply
Complete this education benefits form.
After submitting the form, you’ll get a confirmation message.
You can print this page for your records.

4

VA review
We usually make a decision within 30 days. We’ll let you know
by mail if we need more information.
Learn more about what happens after you apply

5

Decision
If we approve your application, you’ll get a Certificate of
Eligibility (COE) or award letter in the mail. Bring this COE to
the VA certifying official at your school. This person is usually
in the registrar’s or financial aid office.
If your application isn't approved, you’ll get a denial letter in
the mail.

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Respondent burden: 10 minutes
OMB Control #: 2900-0885
Expiration date: October 31, 2021
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Home › Education and training › Other VA education benefits › Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program › Apply for VRRAP VA Form 22-1990s

Apply for the Veteran Rapid Retraining
Assistance Program (VRRAP)
Note: Since you’re signed in to your account, we can prefill part
of your application based on your account details. You can also
save your application in progress and come back later to finish
filling it out.

Start the education application

Follow these steps below to apply for this program
1

Make sure you’re eligible
To be eligible for the Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP), you must meet all the
requirements listed here.
All of these must be true. You’re:

2

•

At least 22 years of age but not more than 66 years of age,

•

Unemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic,

•

Not eligible for GI Bill or VR&E benefits (or, if you’re eligible
for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, you’ve transferred all of your
benefits to family members),

•

Not rated as totally disabled because you can’t work,

•

Not enrolled in a federal or state jobs programs,

•

Not receiving unemployment benefits (including CARES
Act benefits).

Prepare
To fill out this application, you’ll need your:
•

Social Security number

•

Bank account direct deposit information

What if I need help filling out my application? An accredited
individual, like a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) or a Veteran
representative at your school, can help you fill out this
application. Get help filing your claim

3

Apply
Complete this education benefits form.
After submitting the form, you’ll get a confirmation message.
You can print this page for your records.

4

VA review
We usually make a decision within 30 days. We’ll let you know
by mail if we need more information.
Learn more about what happens after you apply

5

Decision
If we approve your application, you’ll get a Certificate of
Eligibility (COE) or award letter in the mail. Bring this COE to
the VA certifying official at your school. This person is usually
in the registrar’s or financial aid office.
If your application isn't approved, you’ll get a denial letter in
the mail.

Start the education application
Respondent burden: 10 minutes
OMB Control #: 2900-0885
Expiration date: October 31, 2021
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Need help?
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Home › Education and training › Other VA education benefits › Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program › Apply for VRRAP VA Form 22-1990s

Apply for the Veteran Rapid Retraining
Assistance Program (VRRAP)
Note: Since you’re signed in to your account, we can prefill part
Privacy Act Statement
of your application based on your account details. You can also
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Notice:
under §8006 of Public Law 117-2 (H.R. 1319)
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filling it out.
(VRRAP) which provides eligible Veterans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
with the opportunity to pursue a covered program of education in a high
technology - high demand occupation. The responses you submit are
Start the education application
considered confidential (38 U.S.C. 5701). VA may disclose the information that
you provide, including Social Security numbers (SSN), outside VA if the
disclosure is authorized under the Privacy Act, including the routine uses
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. The requested information is considered
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deny an individual benefits for refusing to provide his or her SSN unless
the disclosure of the SSN is required by Federal Statute of law enacted before
• At least 22 years of age but not more than 66 years of age,
January 1, 1975 and still in effect. Any information provided by applicants
may
be subject
to pandemic,
verification through computer matching programs with
• Unemployed because
of the
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for the Post-9/11 GI Bill,
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participate in the Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program, 38 U.S.C. 3702

Follow these steps below to apply for this program

2

(d) and 38 CFR 36.4344. Title 38, United States Code, allows us to ask for this
• Not rated as totally disabled because you can’t work,
information. We estimate that you will need an average of 10 minutes to
review
the instructions,
find the information, and complete this form. VA
• Not enrolled in a federal
or state
jobs programs,
cannot conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless a valid OMB
• Not receiving unemployment
benefits
control number
is (including
displayed.CARES
You are not required to respond to a collection of
Act benefits).
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 800-827-1000 to get information on where to send
Prepare
comments or suggestions about this form.
To fill out this application, you’ll need your:
•

Social Security number

•

Bank account direct deposit information

What if I need help filling out my application? An accredited
individual, like a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) or a Veteran
representative at your school, can help you fill out this
application. Get help filing your claim

3

Apply
Complete this education benefits form.
After submitting the form, you’ll get a confirmation message.
You can print this page for your records.

4

VA review
We usually make a decision within 30 days. We’ll let you know
by mail if we need more information.
Learn more about what happens after you apply

5

Decision
If we approve your application, you’ll get a Certificate of
Eligibility (COE) or award letter in the mail. Bring this COE to
the VA certifying official at your school. This person is usually
in the registrar’s or financial aid office.
If your application isn't approved, you’ll get a denial letter in
the mail.

Start the education application
Respondent burden: 10 minutes
OMB Control #: 2900-0885
Expiration date: October 31, 2021
Privacy Act Statement

Need help?
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Apply for the Veteran Rapid Retraining
Assistance Program (VRRAP)
Step 1 of 2: VRRAP application

This is the personal information we have on file
for you.

Applicant information
Your first name (*Required)
Sammy

Your middle name

Your last name (*Required)
Smith
Suffix

Social Security number (*Required)
919-91-9191

Date of birth (*Required)
Month

Day

January

Year

01

1980

Contact information
Phone & email
Mobile phone number (*Required)
212 555 1212

Home phone number

Email address (*Required)
sammy@email.com

Confirm email address (*Required)
sammy@email.com

Mailing address
Country

Street address
123 Main St

Street address line 2

City
New York
State/Province/Region
NY

Postal code
11111

Direct deposit information
This is the bank account information we have on file for you.
We’ll pay your housing stipend to this account.

Checking account
Bank routing number:

0017
4567

Bank account number:

Update account information
I don't want to use direct deposit
Note: Any updates you make here to your bank account
information won't change existing accounts you’ve already set up
for your VA education or health care benefits.
What if I don't have a bank account?
The Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) provides a list of Veteranfriendly banks and credit unions. They’ll work with you to set up an account, or
help you qualify for an account, so you can use direct deposit.
To get started, call one of the participating banks or credit unions listed on the
VBBP website. Be sure to mention the Veterans Benefits Banking Program. After
you have direct deposit set up, call the GI Bill Hotline at 888-442-4551. We’re
here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.
Note: The Department of the Treasury requires us to make electronic
payments. If you don’t want to use direct deposit, you’ll need to call the
Department of the Treasury at 888-224-2950. Ask to talk with a representative
about waiver requests. They can answer any questions or concerns you may
have.

Program information
Do you know which program you'd like to enroll in? (*Required)
Yes
No
What's the name of the school or training provider?

What's the name of the program?

Which city is the program in?

Which state is the program in?

Is the program in-person, online or both?
In-person
Online
Both in-person and online

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Apply for the Veteran Rapid Retraining
Assistance Program (VRRAP)
Step 2 of 2: Review application

VRRAP application

Edit
Applicant information

Your first name

Sammy

Your middle name
Your last name

Smith

Suffix
Social Security number

000-00-0000

Date of birth

January 1st 1980

Contact information

Mobile phone number

212 555 1212

Home phone number
Email address

sammy@email.com

Country
Street address

123 Main St

Street address line 2
City
State/Province/Region

NY

Postal code

11111

Direct deposit

Account type

Checking

Bank routing number

12345678

Bank account number

87654321

I don't want to use direct deposit

Program information

Yes

Have you picked a program you'd like to attend using
VRRAP?
What's the name of the school or training provider?
What's the name of the program?
What city is the program in?
What state is the program in?
Is the program in-person, online or both?

Confirm you're eligible for VRRAP
To be eligible for VRRAP, the 3 following statements must be true:
•

As of the date of this application, you’re unemployed due to the COVID-19
pandemic.

•

You’re not currently enrolled in a federal or state jobs program, and you
don’t expect to be enrolled in one while using VRRAP.

•

You won’t receive unemployment compensation, including any cash
benefit received under the CARES Act, while training using VRRAP.

The statements above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Yes
No
Note: According to federal law, there are criminal penalties,
including a fine and/or imprisonment for up to 5 years, for
withholding information or for providing incorrect information.
(See 18 U.S.C. 1001)
I have read and accept the privacy policy ( * Required)

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Finish this application later

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Apply for the Veteran Rapid Retraining
Assistance Program (VRRAP)
We’ve received your application.
We usually process applications within 30 days.
We may contact you if we need more information or documents.

Print this page

Veteran Rapid Retraining
Assistance Program (VRRAP)
for Sammy Smith
Confirmation number
A-ABC-000
Date received
June 12, 2020
Your claim was sent to
VA Regional Office
P.O. Box 8888
Muskogee, OK 74402-8888

What happens after I apply?
We usually decide on applications within 30 days.
You’ll get a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or decision letter in the mail. If
we’ve approved your application, you can bring the COE to the VA
certifying official at your school.
More about what happens after you apply

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