The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a variety of education and training benefits to help Veterans, service members, and their dependents achieve their educational goals. These programs can provide financial assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees, vocational or technical training, apprenticeships, on-the-job training, and more. Whether you served on active duty or in the reserves, there may be a VA education benefit program available to fit your needs. This webpage provides an overview of the different programs offered and their eligibility requirements. Be sure to explore all the options to find the program that best suits your educational and career aspirations.

Montgomery GI Bill (Ch. 30)

The Montgomery GI Bill is for those who entered military service after June 30, 1985, and paid the $1,200 co-payment.

Post 9/11 GI Bill (Ch. 33)

The Post 9/11 GI Bill is for those with active-duty service for more than 90 days since Sept. 11, 2001.

If your service ended before January 1, 2013, your Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) benefits will expire 15 years after your last separation date from active service. You must use all your benefits by that time, or you will lose whatever is left.

If your service ended on or after January 1, 2013, there is no delimiting date for your benefit in accordance with the Forever GI Bill - Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act.

CH 1606 Reserve GI Bill

The Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) program offers up to 36 months of education and training benefits. If you are a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard Reserve, Army National Guard, or Air National Guard, you may be eligible for this benefit.

Dependent Educational Assistance (Ch. 35)

The Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program offers education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of Veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition or of Veterans who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition.

Vocational Rehabilitation (Ch. 31)

To see if you qualify for Vocational Rehabilitation, please visit the VA's Vocational Rehabilitation eligibility site: www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation/how-to-apply