VA education and training benefits 
VA education benefits help Veterans, service members, and their qualified family members with needs like paying college tuition, finding the right school or training program, and getting career counseling. Learn how to apply for and manage the education and training benefits you've earned. 

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Get GI Bill and other education benefits 
About GI Bill benefitsLearn how the GI Bill works and explore your options to pay for school or training. EligibilitySee if you're eligible for GI Bill or other VA education benefits. How to applyLearn how to prepare and apply for the GI Bill or other VA education and training benefits. After you applyFind out when to expect a decision from us on your application and what to do next. Vocational Rehabilitation and EmploymentSee if you qualify for help exploring employment options, any training you may need, and other voc rehab services. Educational and Career Counseling Chapter 36 Find out how to get free educational and career counseling as a recently discharged Veteran or a dependent family member. VA education benefits for dependents and survivorsFind out if you're eligible for Veteran dependent or survivor education benefits through a GI Bill program. Other educational assistance programsIf you're a Guardsman, Reservist, or Veteran who doesn't qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill , see if you're eligible for other VA education benefits. 

Manage your Veterans education benefits 
View your VA payment historySee your payment history for VA education and other benefits you may have like disability compensation and pension. Check your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefitsSee how much of your GI Bill benefits you have left to help pay for school or training. Transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefitsTransfer your unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to your spouse or other dependents. Change your GI 

user: I'm interested in more information and VA resources

assistant: I can help you Learn about VA education benefits programs and compare GI Bill benefits by school .

assistant: What other benefits and services are available?

user: no don't need other info.

user: I need to know how the GI bill works,

assistant: I can  assist with Learning how the GI Bill works and explore your options to pay for school or training .

user: Who are these benefits for?

assistant:  VA education benefits help Veterans , service members , and their qualified family members with needs like paying college tuition , finding the right school or training program , and getting career counseling Learn how to apply for and manage the education and training benefits you 've earned 

user: What about post 9/11 available benefits?

assistant: Yes you can See how much of your GI Bill benefits you have left to help pay for school or training 

user: Can I change my GI Bill school or program?

assistant: You can Request a change to use a different GI Bill program or to transfer your benefits to a new school or training program .

user: How can I verify my school enrollment?

assistant: Use our online verification system called " WAVE " to confirm you 're enrolled in an approved school or training program so you keep receiving your education benefits .