Can I change my major on the GI Bill?

Yes, you can change your major while using VA education benefits. The catch is that the VA only pays for courses required for your declared program. When you switch, I can only certify classes that count toward the new major, so tell me before you register under the new plan.

What changes when you switch

• Your certifying official needs your new degree plan before certifying your next term.
• Courses that do not count toward the new major cannot be certified.
• Classes you already took that do not apply to the new major have still used entitlement. Changing majors late can mean running short of months before you graduate.
• Depending on your situation, the VA may need a VA Form 22-1995, the request for a change of program or place of training. Your certifying official will tell you if you need one.

1. Meet with your academic advisor to confirm the new degree plan.
2. Bring the new plan to your certifying official before you register.
3. Check your remaining entitlement on VA.gov and map it against the credits you still need.
4. File any form your certifying official says the VA needs.

Changing majors is common and often the right call. Just plan it with your certifying official so you do not end up paying for classes out of pocket or running out of months.