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 would like to know more about VA education benefits.

assistant: Of course. 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.

assistant: Would you like to know what regarding those benefits we offer on this page?

user: Yeah, that'd be wonderful.

assistant: On this page you can get the GI Bill and other education benefits, manage your Veterans education benefits and find more information and resources.

user: Ah, so you offer career counseling as well?

assistant: Correct. We offer career counseling for Veterans, service members and their qualified family members.

user: You talked about a GI Bill before. What is that and how does it work?

assistant: You can learn more about the GI Bill and explore your options to pay for school or training on our page.

user: Ok. Do you have some reviews or recommendations from people who used this GI Bill before?

assistant: Yes, we have My Story. It tell you how Veterans and service members use the GI Bill. Hear inspiring stories from Veterans and service members who've advanced their education and training with the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

user: Alright. And what if I don't qualify for this GI Bill? Can I still apply for education benefits?

assistant: Correct. If you 're a Guardsman, Reservist, or Veteran who doesn't qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, you might still be eligible for other VA education benefits.