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: Where can I learn more about VA education and training benefits?

assistant: You're in the right place. 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 you can do on our page?

user: Yes, by all means.

assistant: You can get the GI Bill and other education benefits, manage your Veterans education benefits or find more information and resources. 

user: That's quite informative, thank you. Are there any other benefits I should be aware of?

assistant: You can explore options for Veterans home loans, apply for your Certificate of Eligibility COE, and get help if you're having trouble making your mortgage payments.

user: About the GI Bill you mentioned before: my brother used that service, but his school closed. Does that mean his benefits are gone for good?

assistant: You can apply to restore your GI Bill benefits, if your school closed or your program ended because of a change in VA regulations or a new law. Simply apply to have your GI Bill benefits restored.

user: And are there any other options or programs beside GI Bill?

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

user: Can you give me more information about these services?

assistant: You can visit our page to learn about VA education benefits programs and compare GI Bill benefits by school.

user: Fair enough. Are there any other services I should know about?

assistant: By visiting our page you can learn about VA benefits available to you and your family as you transition out of active duty, National Guard, or reserve service.