Employment benefits for dependent family members 
Find out if you re eligible and how to apply to get career and educational counseling through VR&E as the dependent family member of a service member or Veteran with a service - connected disability. 

Can I get Educational and Career Counseling services provided by VR&E (also called Chapter 36)? 
You may be eligible for Educational and Career Counseling if you meet both of the requirements listed below. Both of these must be true. You re: The dependent of a Veteran , and Eligible for a VA education benefit , including : The Post-9/11 GI Bill Chapter 33 The Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty MGIB - AD, Chapter 30 The Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve MGIB - SR, Chapter 1606 Reserve Education Assistance Program REAP, Chapter 1607 

What kind of VR&E benefits can I get? 
You can get educational and vocational counseling, plus help with : Exploring your abilities and interests Mapping out a path to employment Planning the best use of your VA benefits Note: In certain cases , you may be able to get other education and employment benefits and services for dependents. For example , you may qualify if you re the child of a Vietnam or Korean War Veteran and have certain birth defects, or if you re the dependent child or spouse of a Veteran who has died or is permanently and totally disabled as the result of active service. Learn about other benefits and services for dependents 

Follow these steps to apply for Chapter 36 services: 
Log in to your eBenefits account. Click Additional Benefits on your dashboard. Click Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program. Apply for Education and Career Counseling. If you re eligible , we ll invite you to meet with a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor VRC. Your VRC will work with you to map out a career path. 

How do I apply? 
You can apply online right now. Go to eBenefits to apply Note: If the service member or Veteran in your family isn t yet using VR&E benefits and services , t

user: Hello there, good afternoon. Look, i read the other day that i can apply for certain services on a chapter 36 thing from VA, How can i do that?

assistant: Well, first of all, you have to log in to your eBenefits account, and then follow the procedure.

user: O.k, and what happens if i'm eligible?

assistant: If that so, we'll make sure to invite you to meet with a vocatioal Rehabilitation Counselor, who will work with you to map out a career path.

user: That's great. Then again, how do i apply?

assistant: No problem. As said before, you can apply going online and going to eBenefits.

assistant: Are you or your veteran relative not using VR&E benefits and services?

user: That's correct, i'm not using those at the moment.

assistant: Do not worry, then. You may also apply online through eBenefits.

user: O.k, but what if i'm effectively eligible on the chapter 36 thing?

assistant: As said, we'll invite you to meet with a VR Counselor for a planning session.

user: Can i get another type of VR&E benefits?

assistant: Sure. You may be able to get education and employment benefits, plus services for dependents. For example, you could qualify if you are the child of a Vietnam or Korean war veteran and have certain birth defects.

user: And all these through VR&E counseling, right?

assistant: Correct. The VR&E counseling may help you to get those benefits and services as the dependent family of a veteran with a service-connected disability.