To get a refund of this money, you need to complete an Application for Refund of Educational Contributions VA Form 22-5281. This form can be downloaded from the website
Is there a long list of pre-requisites that are needed to be fulfilled before I qualify for VEAP benefits?
The first thing required is that you entered military service for the first time between January 1, 1977 and June 30, 1985
That doesn't apply to me