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: Hey there. I'm a veteran, but I'm thinking into go back to school. I would like to know if there is any benefit that could help me with this?

assistant: OK, no problem.  For that we can offer you the GI Bill benefit, which will you to explore your options to pay for school or training. 

assistant: All that after you apply for it. Have yyou ever apply for any of this programs?

user: Yes, I have applied for some of the programs before, I know I'll have to wait certain period of time.

user: But I was wondering, which is the institution in charge of all this programs and if they got some news bulletin or something?

assistant: The Veteran benefits administration is the one in charge and they send email updates, which can be received by you.

user: And this school program in what does it help me?

assistant: The VA education program help veterans, service members and their family members with needs like paying college tuition, finding the right school or training program.

user: I have some problems with my hearing, this won't be a problem?

assistant: No, not at all. In that case you can call to the TTY: 711.

user: Alright. But then I would like to get some more information.

assistant: About the schools, we can speak with the administrators, so they can ajust to your condition.

user: What happens if I found difference schools which I can go? I would I compare them?

assistant: For that you can use the GI Bill comparison tool, to learn about the education programs and compare benefits by school.