Education Resources

The GI Bill is a valuable benefit that provides financial assistance to veterans and their families to help them pay for education and training programs. Utilizing this benefit can be a great way for veterans to obtain formal education or trade school experiences that can help them pursue new careers or advance in their current ones.

Formal education and trade school experiences can provide veterans with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in a variety of fields. These programs can also help veterans to transition into civilian life by providing them with the opportunity to learn new trades or pursue higher education. Additionally, obtaining a degree or certification through the GI Bill can make veterans more competitive in the job market and can help them to secure higher paying jobs with better benefits.

Overall, utilizing their GI Bill benefits to obtain formal education or trade school experiences can be an important step for veterans as they look to build successful careers and contribute to their communities. It is a valuable resource that can help veterans to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

Veterans can use their education benefits for a wide variety of education types…

• Undergraduate and graduate degrees

• Tutorial assistance

• Vocational/technical training and non-college degree programs

• Veterans technology education courses (VET TEC)

• On-the-job training and apprenticeships

• Entrepreneurship training

• Flight training

• Test fees

• Co-op training

• Work study

• Correspondence training

• Independent and distance learning

Eligibility For Benefits

• Veterans who served at least 90 aggregate days on active duty after September 10, 2001 and remain on active duty or have been honorably discharged. (Note: Active duty includes active service performed by National Guard members under title 32 U.S.C or section 502(f).)

• Veterans who were honorably discharged from active duty for a service-connected disability after serving 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001.

• Purple Heart recipients whose award was earned during service on or after September 11, 2001 and remain on active duty or have been honorably discharged.