text: how do i confirm that i have the gi bill ? when i got out the army they gave me my dd-214 and i am about to sign up for school but dont know if i have the gi bill. i paid for it the 1st year i was in and when i got out i did not see gi bill info on my discharge papers. is it supposed to me on my dd-214? is there a way i can find out if i have it? hey there.  i just researched my dd-214 from top to bottom and it didn't have any info on it either about the mgib.  when i decided to go to college last year i called 1-800-827-1000.  this phone number is generalized to route you to your nearest va regional office (it does this automatically).  whoever answers will put you in touch with a vocational rehabilitation couselor that will explain your options of the two programs.  i opted to accept the mgib option because it pays you cash every month and you decide, based on full or part time college how much you will have from that cash every month.  the vr (vocational rehabilitation program) is different.  if you sign up with either program you will be scheduled a class about the pros and cons of both programs.  the mgib was the bread winner in my selection, but the down fall of it is if you withdraw early and spend your tuition money on other things, you will be left a nasty bill from your college.  with the vr program, you never see your tuition money because the finance office pays the college and you don't get any cash to play with.  also, in the vr program if your grades start slipping or if your absent from school, you'll have to 'answer' to 'big brother'.  it's really your choice which program you choose, as long as your responsible enough to pay your bills on time and not fraternize with the co-ed's, like i did.  either way, though, you'll recieve a letter of eligibility and alot of late nights and early mornings....studying, of course!