VA Education And Training Benefits

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Learn how to apply for and manage the education and training benefits you’ve earned.</p> </div> <va-on-this-page></va-on-this-page> <section class="usa-grid"> <div class="va-h-ruled--stars"></div> </section> <section data-template="paragraphs/list_of_link_teasers" data-entity-id="5569" class="field_spokes"> <h2 id="get-gi-bill-and-other-educatio" class="hub-page-link-list__title" tabindex="-1"> Get GI Bill® and other education benefits </h2> <ul class="hub-page-link-list"> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5570" data-links-list-header="About GI Bill benefits" data-links-list-section-header="Get GI Bill® and other education benefits" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/education/about-gi-bill-benefits" active text="About GI Bill benefits"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Learn how the GI Bill works and explore your options to pay for school or cover expenses while you’re training for a job.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5571" data-links-list-header="Eligibility" data-links-list-section-header="Get GI Bill® and other education benefits" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/education/eligibility" active text="Eligibility"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Find out if you’re eligible for GI Bill or other VA education benefits.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5572" data-links-list-header="How to apply for education benefits" data-links-list-section-header="Get GI Bill® and other education benefits" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/education/how-to-apply" active text="How to apply for education benefits"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Learn how to prepare and apply for the GI Bill or other VA education and training benefits.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5573" data-links-list-header="After you apply" data-links-list-section-header="Get GI Bill® and other education benefits" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/education/after-you-apply" active text="After you apply"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Find out when to expect a decision from us on your application and what to do next.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5574" data-links-list-header="Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)" data-links-list-section-header="Get GI Bill® and other education benefits" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation" active text="Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Check if you qualify for help exploring employment options, any training you may need, and other vocational rehabilitation services.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5575" data-links-list-header="Educational and career counseling (Chapter 36)" data-links-list-section-header="Get GI Bill® and other education benefits" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/careers-employment/education-and-career-counseling" active text="Educational and career counseling (Chapter 36)"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Find out how to get free educational and career counseling if you are leaving active service soon, have been discharged within the past year, or are a Veteran or dependent who is eligible for VA education benefits.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5577" data-links-list-header="Other VA education benefits" data-links-list-section-header="Get GI Bill® and other education benefits" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/education/other-va-education-benefits" active text="Other VA education benefits"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Find out if you’re eligible for programs that provide added GI Bill benefits. If you’re not eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, learn about other VA education benefit programs for Veterans and National Guard or Reserve members.</p> </li> </ul> </section> <section class="usa-grid"> <div class="va-h-ruled--stars"></div> </section> <section data-template="paragraphs/list_of_link_teasers" data-entity-id="5578" class="field_spokes"> <h2 id="manage-your-veterans-education" class="hub-page-link-list__title" tabindex="-1"> Manage your Veterans education benefits </h2> <ul class="hub-page-link-list"> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5579" data-links-list-header="View your VA payment history" data-links-list-section-header="Manage your Veterans education benefits" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/va-payment-history" active text="View your VA payment history"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">See your payment history for VA education and other benefits you may have like disability compensation and pension.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5580" data-links-list-header="Check your remaining Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits" data-links-list-section-header="Manage your Veterans education benefits" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/education/check-remaining-post-9-11-gi-bill-benefits" active text="Check your remaining Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Find out how much of your GI Bill benefits you have left to help pay for school or cover expenses while you’re training for a job.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5585" data-links-list-header="Verify your school enrollment" data-links-list-section-header="Manage your Veterans education benefits" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/education/verify-school-enrollment" active text="Verify your school enrollment"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Verify your school enrollment online to keep getting your Post-9/11 GI Bill or Montgomery GI Bill benefits. Or find out how to verify your enrollment to keep getting education benefits from other programs.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="122388" data-links-list-header="Download your VA education letter" data-links-list-section-header="Manage your Veterans education benefits" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/education/download-letters" active text="Download your VA education letter"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">If we made a decision on your application for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, you can download your education decision letter now.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5581" data-links-list-header="Transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits" data-links-list-section-header="Manage your Veterans education benefits" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/education/transfer-post-9-11-gi-bill-benefits" active text="Transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Transfer your unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to your spouse or other dependents.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5582" data-links-list-header="Change your GI Bill school or program" data-links-list-section-header="Manage your Veterans education benefits" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/education/change-gi-bill-benefits" active text="Change your GI Bill school or program"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Request a change to use a different GI Bill program or to transfer your benefits to a new school or training program.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5583" data-links-list-header="Change your VA direct deposit information" data-links-list-section-header="Manage your Veterans education benefits" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/change-direct-deposit" active text="Change your VA direct deposit information"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Find out how to change your GI Bill direct deposit and contact information.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5584" data-links-list-header="Check your claim, decision review, or appeal status" data-links-list-section-header="Manage your Veterans education benefits" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/claim-or-appeal-status" active text="Check your claim, decision review, or appeal status"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Track the status of your VA education benefits appeal.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="10729" data-links-list-header="Request a decision review or manage a legacy appeal" data-links-list-section-header="Manage your Veterans education benefits" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/decision-reviews" active text="Request a decision review or manage a legacy appeal"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">If you disagree with a decision on your application for education benefits, you can request a decision review. You can also manage any review requests or appeals you already filed.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5586" data-links-list-header="Apply to restore your GI Bill benefits" data-links-list-section-header="Manage your Veterans education benefits" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/Restoration.asp" active text="Apply to restore your GI Bill benefits"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">If your school closed or your program ended because of a change in VA regulations or a new law, apply to have your GI Bill benefits restored.</p> </li> </ul> </section> <section class="usa-grid"> <div class="va-h-ruled--stars"></div> </section> <section data-template="paragraphs/list_of_link_teasers" data-entity-id="5587" class="field_spokes"> <h2 id="more-information-and-resources" class="hub-page-link-list__title" tabindex="-1"> More information and resources </h2> <ul class="hub-page-link-list"> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5589" data-links-list-header="Current VA education benefit rates" data-links-list-section-header="More information and resources" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/education/benefit-rates" active text="Current VA education benefit rates"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Check rate tables for the Post-9/11 GI Bill and other Veterans education benefits programs.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5588" data-links-list-header="GI Bill Comparison Tool" data-links-list-section-header="More information and resources" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="https://www.va.gov/education/gi-bill-comparison-tool/" active text="GI Bill Comparison Tool"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Learn about VA education benefits programs and compare GI Bill benefits by school.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="10373" data-links-list-header="Find a Yellow Ribbon school" data-links-list-section-header="More information and resources" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="https://www.va.gov/education/yellow-ribbon-participating-schools/" active text="Find a Yellow Ribbon school"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Search for schools participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which can help pay for higher out-of-state, private school, or graduate school tuition that the Post-9/11 GI Bill doesn’t cover.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="133739" data-links-list-header="Compare VA education benefits" data-links-list-section-header="More information and resources" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/resources/compare-va-education-benefits" active text="Compare VA education benefits"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Compare education benefits for Veterans, service members, and members of the National Guard and Reserve.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5590" data-links-list-header="How to choose GI Bill approved schools" data-links-list-section-header="More information and resources" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/education/choosing-a-school" active text="How to choose GI Bill approved schools"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Get links to VA and non-VA resources for guidance in choosing a college or training program.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5592" data-links-list-header="How your reason for withdrawing from a class affects your VA debt" data-links-list-section-header="More information and resources" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/resources/how-your-reason-for-withdrawing-from-a-class-affects-your-va-debt" active text="How your reason for withdrawing from a class affects your VA debt"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">If a situation or event beyond your control caused you to withdraw from a class or from school entirely, you may not need to pay us back in full. Find out how we determine what you need to pay back.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5593" data-links-list-header="GI Bill questions and customer help" data-links-list-section-header="More information and resources" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/contact_us.asp" active text="GI Bill questions and customer help"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Contact us to ask questions and get help with your benefits online or by phone.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5594" data-links-list-header="GI Bill School Feedback Tool" data-links-list-section-header="More information and resources" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="/education/submit-school-feedback/" active text="GI Bill School Feedback Tool"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Find out how to give us feedback about your GI Bill school.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5595" data-links-list-header="Handouts and forms" data-links-list-section-header="More information and resources" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/handouts_forms.asp" active text="Handouts and forms"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Download VA education benefits forms, fact sheets, and other resources.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5597" data-links-list-header="Non-VA resources" data-links-list-section-header="More information and resources" class="hub-page-link-list__item"> <span class="hub-page-link-list__header"> <va-link href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/non_va_resources.asp" active text="Non-VA resources"> </va-link> </span> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Get links to non-VA resources and websites that may be useful to student Veterans and those who support them.</p> </li> </ul> </section> <section class="merger-majorlinks va-nav-linkslist va-nav-linkslist--related"> <section data-template="paragraphs/list_of_link_teasers" data-entity-id="5563" class="field_related_links"> <h2 id="other-va-benefits-and-services" class="va-nav-linkslist-heading" tabindex="-1"> Other VA benefits and services </h2> <ul class="va-nav-linkslist-list"> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5564" data-links-list-header="VA transition assistance" data-links-list-section-header="Other VA benefits and services"> <b class> <va-link href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/transition/tap.asp" text="VA transition assistance"> </va-link> </b> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Learn about VA benefits available to you and your family as you transition out of active-duty, National Guard, or Reserve service.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5565" data-links-list-header="Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)" data-links-list-section-header="Other VA benefits and services"> <b class> <va-link href="/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation" text="Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)"> </va-link> </b> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Find out if you qualify for help exploring employment options, any training you may need, and other vocational rehabilitation services.</p> </li> <li data-template="paragraphs/linkTeaser" data-entity-id="5566" data-links-list-header="Home loan benefits" data-links-list-section-header="Other VA benefits and services"> <b class> <va-link href="/housing-assistance/home-loans" text="Home loan benefits"> </va-link> </b> <p class="va-nav-linkslist-description">Explore options for Veterans home loans, apply for your Certificate of Eligibility (COE), and get help if you’re having trouble making your mortgage payments.</p> 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