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GI Bill® and Other Education Benefits
GI Bill® and Other Education Benefits
Provides education and training benefits to service members, veterans, and eligible dependents. Eligibility depends on service length, era, discharge type, and time since separation.
Why It’s Good: Provides financial support for education and training to service members, veterans, and eligible dependents.
When to Use: Use when pursuing college, vocational training, or other approved education programs post-service.
The Yellow Ribbon Program helps cover higher tuition and fees not fully paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill, including private, out-of-state, or foreign schools. Participating schools contribute toward your extra costs, and the VA matches their contribution.
Why It’s Good: Makes higher-cost education more affordable by covering tuition not fully paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
When to Use: Use if attending a participating school with tuition beyond standard GI Bill coverage.
Helps translate military training and experience into civilian certifications and licenses. Provides information on credentials related to your specialty and resources to meet requirements.
Why It’s Good: Helps translate military training into civilian certifications and licenses, supporting career readiness.
When to Use: Use when planning post-military education, identifying gaps between military experience and credential requirements, or pursuing civilian certifications.
Helps veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 10% or more prepare for, find, and maintain employment through education, training, career counseling, and job placement.
Why It’s Good: Offers structured guidance, training, and career resources for veterans with service-connected disabilities.
When to Use: Use when seeking education, certifications, or training to prepare for a civilian career.
Education & College Planning
Education & College Planning
A free platform created for service members, veterans, and their families to explore over 3,000 not‑for‑profit colleges and universities, compare programs and tuition‑benefits, and connect with institutions that support military‑affiliated students.
Why It’s Good: Helps explore colleges and universities, compare programs, and connect with military-friendly institutions.
When to Use: Use when researching colleges, planning degree programs, or leveraging education benefits for service members and families.
Skillbridge & Internships
Skillbridge & Internships
A DOD program that lets transitioning service members gain civilian work experience through internships, apprenticeships, or training during their last 180 days of service, while continuing to receive military pay and benefits.
Why It’s Good: Provides real-world civilian work experience during the last 180 days of service while retaining military pay and benefits.
When to Use: Use to gain hands-on experience and explore career options before separating from the military.
Six- to twelve-week programs connecting service members, military spouses, and caregivers with companies for hands-on work experience.
Why It’s Good: Offers short-term, structured programs to gain work experience and build professional networks.
When to Use: Use to gain practical experience, explore industries, or develop connections in civilian careers.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships
Provides active-duty service members the opportunity to complete civilian apprenticeship requirements while serving. Upon completion, the Department of Labor issues a Certificate of Completion.
Why It’s Good: Allows service members to earn recognized civilian credentials while serving, leveraging military skills.
When to Use: Use to gain civilian-recognized apprenticeship credentials in preparation for post-service employment.
Provides tools to search for apprenticeship jobs by location, industry, occupation, or program name. Includes a Partner Finder to locate programs that match your career goals.
Why It’s Good: Provides access to a wide range of paid, hands-on apprenticeship programs and tools to find career-aligned opportunities.
When to Use: Use when searching for apprenticeship opportunities to gain training, skills, and civilian certifications.
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