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. 

On this page 
Get GI Bill and other education benefits Manage your Veterans education benefits More information and resources 

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: How can i find out more information and resources about GI Bill and VA education benefits?

assistant: You can use the GI Bill Comparison ToolLearn about VA education benefits programs and compare GI Bill benefits based on the school you choose.

assistant: Would you like to learn about other VA benefits and services?

user: No, not at this time,, thank you.

user: Can i get support for a small business as a veteran?

assistant: Yes, there is a Veteran-owned small business support and all you need to do is register.

user: What happens if my school closed or program ended because of a change in VA regulations?

assistant: You would need to apply to restore your GI Bill benefits.

user: So all I need to do is apply to get my GI Bill benefits restored?

assistant: Yes, just apply again to restore your GI Bill benefits if your school closed.

user: Are their any stories of how veterans and service members use the GI Bill that I can see?

assistant: You can see stories of how Veterans and service members use GI Bill and it will show you how they advanced in their career.

user: How do I know if I am enrolled in an approved school?

assistant: You can use our online verification system called "Wave" to make sure you are enrolled in an approved school and keep getting your benefits.