VA Form 22-1990t
Application for Individualized Tutorial Assistance
Who fills it
veteran
Journey phase
Education & Training
Estimated time
15-20 minutes per month.
When to file
While enrolled in the course you need tutoring for. Must be submitted each month tutoring occurs.
You are a GI Bill student struggling in a required course and need a tutor - VA will pay up to $100/month for approved tutoring.
Gather before you start
—Name of tutor and their qualifications
—Course being tutored (required course with deficiency)
—Amount paid per hour and number of hours
—School certifying official to countersign
Section I - Student Identification
Blocks 1-4Student name, SSN, chapter of benefits, schoolPII
Your information as the student using GI Bill benefits. Include which chapter you are using (33, 30, etc.) and your current school.
Example
(your legal name, SSN, GI Bill chapter, school)
Common mistakes
- Applying for tutoring for an elective - only REQUIRED courses with academic deficiency qualify.
Section II - Tutoring Details
Blocks 5-12Course being tutored, tutor information, hours, and amount
Name the specific course (required) and describe the academic deficiency. Identify the tutor (name, qualifications), number of hours tutored this month, and the hourly rate. VA pays a maximum of $100/month. The school certifying official must countersign confirming the tutoring is for a required course.
Example
e.g., Calculus I (required for Engineering degree, currently have C-); Tutor: Dr. Jane Jones, PhD Math; 5 hours x $20/hr = $100.
Common mistakes
- Exceeding $100/month without noting the cap.
- Not getting the school certifying official's signature before submission.
- Using a tutor who is not approved by the school - check with the school first.
Authority
38 USC 3011 - Chapter 30 educational assistance basic entitlement.
Section III - Signatures
Blocks 13-15Student signature, tutor signature, school official countersignaturePII
All three must sign: you (student), the tutor, and the school's certifying official. Missing any signature results in return for completion.
Example
(all three signatures required)
Common mistakes
- Missing the school certifying official signature - most common reason for return.
Statutory & regulatory authority
38 USC 3011 - Chapter 30 educational assistance basic entitlement.