VA Disability Benefits, Payments, and Pay Rates Chart
VA Disability Benefits or veterans disability are monetary benefits to veterans for injuries that were aggravated during military service.
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Career Opportunities for Veterans
If you are retiring or separating from the military and are considering your college degree options, choosing the right degree is an important step. There are so many career fields that reward those with military experience. Will your college degree or certificate program lead you to higher earnings and better opportunity?
Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
The Department of Veterans Affairs offered an education benefit to veterans called VEAP. the Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program. Qualifying veterans were be eligible for a 2-to-1 matching contribution from the government for education benefits. This program offered money for tuition and certain fees for VA-approved programs. Depending on the amount of the student’s VEAP contributions,…
How to Switch From Montgomery GI Bill to Post 9/11
There is an easy way to switch from the Montgomery GI Bill to the Post 9/11 program. Learn how and why to make the change.
Online Students Qualified For Extended GI Bill Benefits with REMOTE Act
With the REMOTE Act Congress will extend the GI Bill protections for student veterans that are still required to take remote classes. This will help many veterans who are attending college, and who have no choice but to still be remote.
10 Top Law Schools with Yellow Ribbon Programs
We present the Top Military Friendly Law Schools participating in the VA’s Yellow Ribbon Program. Learn more.
Vet Success on Campus
Vet Success on Campus The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has created the Vet Success on Campus (VSOC) program to help veterans, servicemembers, and their qualified dependents. VSOC aims to help their target populations successfully transition into college life. The ultimate goal is to have VSOC students successfully complete their education and enter into the…
Best Colleges for Military Credit Transfer
View our list of the Best Colleges for Military Credit Transfer. Save money & time by receiving college credit for your military experience – all while earning a degree. Learn more.
12 States With the Most Unclaimed Veterans Education Benefits
Earlier this year, the Department of Veterans Affairs published information about the most underused benefits, as reported by each state’s veterans department. The following states reported that these education benefits were the most underused by veterans.
Important GI Bill Update: 48-Month Rule
On October 28, 2020, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) sent emails to those of us who have used, are using, or are eligible to use the GI Bill, notifying us of big changes to the “48-Month Rule” that has applied to some veteran students and beneficiaries.
Veteran Education Benefits: VA COVID-19 FAQs
Summary of all the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) that the VA has answered and posted online regarding Covid-19, veterans education benefits and GI Bill payments.
States Offering In-State Tuition for Veterans After 3 Years from Discharge
Find states that offer in-state tuition for non-resident veterans beyond the 3-year discharge cap. The Choice Act requires states to offer in-state tuition to non-resident veterans for 3-years after leaving the military. However, 27 states have passed laws that make veteran students eligible for in-state tuition beyond the Choice Act’s limit. With this change there is now a confusing and inconsistent patchwork of laws across the country.
Congress to Stop Coronavirus from Impacting GI Bill BAH Payments
Congress has introduced bills to avoid coronavirus’ impact on GI Bill rates for student veterans whose schools switched to online classes. Learn more.
Guide to Veterans’ Preference Points – What is Veterans Preference Points?
Veterans’ preference points apply when agencies use a system to determine the best qualified applicants. Veterans can receive added points. Learn more.
States With Free College Tuition for Military & Veteran Dependents
One part of raising children is wondering about how you will pay for college when the day comes. As a military service member, you probably wonder how your service can help. Or, as a veteran, you might be curious about your state and if they offer any tuition waivers for veterans. The good news is, certain states do provide tuition waivers to veterans and sometimes their dependents.
As a Student Veteran, You Already Have Everything You Need to Be Successful in College
Student veterans already have what’s needed to succeed in college and can virtually eliminate tuition using your military education benefits. Find out more!
Get A SMART Start On Your Education
Are you thinking about what’s next after the military? Planning your transition and reintegration can be daunting, but there are some steps you can take to make the process less stressful and increase your chances for a successful civilian life. Planning For Change Practically speaking, planning a career change is not unlike a planning military…
Dealing with GI Bill Glitches as a Student Veteran
Don’t let the seemingly inevitable bureaucratic process glitches stop you. Learn to deal with the GI Bill process issues you will face along the way.
Healthcare After Active Military & TRICARE After Separation
If you are separating, retiring, or deactivating you need to understand what will happen with your healthcare after the military. Learn more.
Tennessee Offers Free Community College to All Adults
The Tennessee Promise Scholarship has been expanded to make community college free for all adults in the state of Tennessee. Learn more.
How to Maximize Your TSP Retirement Fund
Maximizing Your Thrift Savings Plan Retirement Fund All government employees are uniquely positioned to set themselves up for a great retirement. How? Through the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). The TSP offers the same type of savings and tax benefits that many private corporations provide their employees under their 401-K plans. (Learn the full ins and…
UCX: Unemployment Insurance & Benefits after the Military
After the military you may be eligible to receive unemployment insurance through the Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicemembers Program or UCX. Learn more.
Hazlewood Act – What is it, Qualifying, & Applying for Texas Veterans
The state of Texas has their own way to help those who have served in the military pay for college, it’s called the Hazlewood Act. This act was named for the Texas senator, Grady Hazlewood. He led the passage of many amendments to the act in 1944 to help veterans. It dates back to 1929…
VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation & VA VOC Rehab – What to Know
What Is the VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation (Voc Rehab) Services Program? The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program (VR&E – or sometimes commonly referred to as “voc rehab”), was authorized by Congress under Title 38, United States, Chapter 31. This program assists veterans with service-connected disabilities and employment handicaps. It is also there to help service members…
Veteran Benefits by State – Veteran Benefits for All 50 States
In addition to those benefits provided by the federal government, such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill, many of the individual states and territories have programs for veterans and the military. Find state veterans’ benefits for your state, including info on veteran employment programs, military education benefits, and state veteran tax benefits in the state links…