In recognition of Veterans Day this year, we held a webinar with Terry Warren, Acting Program Integration Officer, Education Services, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), on Thursday, November 10th. Mr. Warren shared resources for adult educators to support veterans and their family members with accessing the educational benefits they have earned. Below are links to the numerous programs and resources the VA has for post-secondary education and training support.
Building Your Future With the GI Bill®
PART ONE: A GUIDE TO CHOOSING YOUR EDUCATION PATHWAY
https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/vrrap.asp
Veteran Rapid RetrainingAssistance Program
https://benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/docs/vrrap-high-demand-occupation-list.pdf
Veterans Technology Education Courses
https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/vettec-high-tech-program/
GI Bill® Comparison Tool
https://www.va.gov/education/gi-bill-comparison-tool/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhL9LwAqpeg
Educational and career counseling (VA Chapter 36)
https://www.va.gov/careers-employment/education-and-career-counseling/
Find a Yellow Ribbon school
https://www.va.gov/education/yellow-ribbon-participating-schools/
This series assist GI Bill® students in navigating their education pathways, using benefits and finding employment:
- Part One: A Guide to Choose Your Education Pathway
- Part Two: A Guide to Understanding Your Benefits
- Part Three: A Guide to Navigating your Career
Feeling overwhelmed by the wealth of resources? That's ok, the VA also has support for you there.
Welcome to Ask VA (AVA): https://ask.va.gov/
A child or surviving spouse can contact the Education Call Center at 1-888-442-4551 and select Option 5. Agents are available M-F from 7am-5pm CST to answer questions.