Educational and Career Counseling (VA Chapter 36) 
Find out how to apply for VA Chapter 36 benefits to get free Veteran Educational and Career Counseling services. You may be eligible if you re leaving active service soon, if you ve been discharged within the past year, or if you re the dependent of a Veteran. 

Who s eligible for Educational and Career Counseling? 
You can get these services if one of the following is true. You: Will be discharged from active duty within 6 months , or Separated from active duty not more than one year ago, or Qualify as a Veteran or service member for educational assistance under a VA educational program, or Are currently receiving VA education benefits Note: If you re the dependent of a Veteran , you may also qualify for Educational and Career Counseling. Learn more about employment benefits for dependents 

What benefits can I get? 
Counseling to help you decide which civilian or military jobs you want to help you find a training program or job Educational and Career Counseling to help you deal with issues that get in the way of your success in training or employment Academic and adjustment counseling 

How do I get these benefits? 
First , you ll need to apply for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment benefits. Then , you ll work with your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor VRC. 

Follow these steps to apply online now 
Sign in to your eBenefits account. Select Apply. Click Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Benefits. Apply for Education and Career Counseling. If you're eligible , we ll invite you to an orientation session at your nearest VA regional benefit office. Go to eBenefits to apply 

You can also apply by mail 
Fill out an Educational / Vocational Counseling Application VA Form 28 - 8832. Download VA Form 28 - 8832 PDF Mail the completed form to your nearest VA regional benefit office. Find your nearest VA regional benefit office If you qualify , we ll invite you to an orientation session at a VA regional ben

user: Good morning, please i need information about educational counseling?

assistant: Sure. You have to know that you may be eligible for educational and career counseling services if you're leaving active service soon. IT applies even if you've been discharged within the last year or if you're dependent of a veteran.

user: OK, then if i meet those requirement, i may be able to get those services for free, right?

assistant: That's correct. IF you qualify, then you can access those services for free.

user: O.k, i understand. So, can you tell me again who's eligible for this?

assistant: Well, for example. you can access this if you are going to be discharged from active duty within 6 months.

user: O.k, it's a prudential time frame. If i can't o don't like to apply online, may i apply via mail?

assistant: Sure. For that, you have to download VA Form 28-8832 and fill it out.

assistant: Do you want to know what happens if you qualify?

user: No, don't think i need that for now.

user: Going back to the online process, How do i apply through there?

assistant: All right. First, you have to sign in to your eBenefits account. Then, you have to select apply and after that, do click in Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Benefits.