Military & Veteran Education Benefits
Updated: December 24, 2022
Written by Veteran.com Team
Information on Educational Benefits and Career Options
Today, veteran and military students have many benefits and career options to navigate through as they look to transition from combat to career. Learn more about the many educational benefits and career options offered by private and government institutions, as well as how these benefits apply to your personal circumstances.
Getting Started
- Choosing A College
- Veteran Friendly Colleges
- Online Veteran Friendly Colleges
- Student Veterans
- Veteran Friendly Colleges Guide
- Which GI Bill is Better?
- Finding The Right School As A Veteran
- GPA Calculator
Department of Veterans Affairs Programs
- VA Education Benefits
- GI Bill WAVE Guide
- GI Bill Benefits Vs. The 90/10 Rule
- GI Bill Kicker
- GI Bill vs Montgomery
- GI Bill Payment Dates
- GI Bill Statement of Benefits
- Forever GI Bill
- Post-9/11 GI Bill®
- Are my post-9/11 GI Bill benefits taxable?
- Can I transfer my GI Bill benefits?
- GI Bill & Private Schools
- GI Bill Certificate of Eligibility
- GI Bill Non College Degree Programs
- GI Bill Transfer of Benefits to Dependents
- GI Bill of Rights
- History of the GI Bill
- How Do I Use The GI Bill?
- How Many Degrees Can You Get with the GI Bill?
- How To Use Your GI Bill For Flight School
- How to Use the GI Bill For Grad School
- How to Use the GI Bill to Study Overseas
- Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for Post 9/11 GI Bill
- On-The-Job Training (OJT)
- Post-9/11 GI Bill Payment Rates
- Post 9/11 GI Bill BAH Rate for Online Colleges
- Post 9/11 GI Bill Video Guides – Common Questions Answered
- Questions to Ask Colleges
- Tips to Maximize Your GI Bill Benefits
- Unknown GI Bill benefits
- Using the GI Bill to Become a Wilderness Instructor
- Using the GI Bill to Become an EMT
- Using the GI Bill to Get a Real Estate License
- Using the GI Bill to Learn a Language
- When The GI Bill Won’t Cover College
- Yellow Ribbon Program
- Fry Scholarship
- Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB)
- Principles of Excellence Program
- Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)
- Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (DEA)
- VA Approved Tattoo Schools
- VA Approved Coding Bootcamps
- Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
- Veteran Success On Campus (VSOC)
- VET TEC
Spouse & Dependent Education Benefits & Programs
- 10 Tips for Military Spouses Going Back to School
- Best College-Savings Options for Military Families
- College Financial Aid for Military Families
- Great Degree Options for Military Spouses
- Military Dependent Scholarships
- Military Spouse Job Assistance & Education Resources
- Military Spouse Education Benefits
- Military Spouse Scholarships
- Military Spouse Technology Academy
- Military Spouse Tuition Assistance
- Military Spouses Guide to Going Back To School
- MyCAA Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts
- Overseas Education for Spouses
- Overview of Military Spouse Employment Partnership Program
- Scholarships for Military Spouses at Base Clubs
- Soldier’s Story About Her Pursuit for a Degree
- Spouse Tuition Assistance Program (STAP)
- VA Education Benefits For Dependents
Benefits By Military Branch
- How to Apply to a Military Service Academy
- Air Force/Space Force Education Benefits
- Army Education Benefits
- Coast Guard Education Benefits
- Marine Corps Education Benefits
- Navy Education Benefits
- Military Tuition Assistance (TA) Programs
More Education Benefits & Programs
- CalVet Education Benefits
- College Level Examinations Program (CLEP)
- Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)
- DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
- DoD Directive 8140: IT Training & Certification Requirements
- FAFSA Veteran Education Benefits
- Federal Virtual Training Environment (FedVTE)
- Joint Knowledge Online (JKO)
- Joint Service Transcript (JST) & CCAF Transcript
- Khan Academy
- Lifetime Learning Credit
- Qualified Tuition Program (QTP)
- TEACH Grant
- Texas Hazelwood Act
- Troops to Teachers Program
- United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP)
- Veterans Benefit Options for Becoming A Teacher
- What Veterans Should Look For In A College
Financial Resources
- American Opportunity Tax Credit
- Coverdell Education Savings Account
- Financial Aid For Veterans
- Gainful Employment Disclosures
- Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP)
- Hope Credit
- How to Pay for College As a Veteran
- Military Discounts at Online Colleges & Universities
- Pell Grants For Veterans
- Qualified Tuition Program (QTP or 529)
- States That Offer Free Tuition for Members of the National Guard
- States That Offer Free Tuition for Veterans
- States That Offer Free Tuition to Spouses & Dependents
- Student Loan Forgiveness and Deferment
- Will the Military Pay Off Your Student Loans?
Education Resources & Articles
- 15 Online Degree Programs with Great Pay & Career Potential
- 5 Top Paying Online Associate’s Degrees for in Demand Jobs
- Best Degrees for Special Forces
- Can I be Eligible for Two or More Education Benefits?
- Choosing a Degree as a Veteran
- College Classes: Online, Campus, or Hybrid?
- Columbia Southern University
- GI Bill Benefits for an Online Degree
- How To Find The Best Online College Programs For Veterans
- Homeschooling Your Military Child
- Importance of College Accreditation
- Pros and Cons of an Online Education
- Should I Change My Major?
- Staying Motivated in College After the Military
- Top 10 FAQs for Student Veterans
- Transfer Credit Options for Veterans
- Using the GI Bill to Become an EMT
- Veterans: Paying for College
Program Specific Education Information
- 5 Nursing and Healthcare Degree Programs to combine with Military Experience
- 10 Trade & Career Programs you Should Know About
- 20 Career Certificate Schools for a Post Military Career Path
- Certificate Programs That Lead to High-Paying Jobs
- Cybersecurity Education Requirements
- Degrees with Great Earnings Potential after Military Service
- Engineering Degrees & Pay Potential – Post Military Career Option
- Fire & Emergency Management Degrees
- Health Care Degrees & Pay Potential – Post Military Career Option
- Law Enforcement Degrees & Pay Potential – Post Military Career Option
- Military Social Worker
- Psychology Degrees – Post Military Career Option
- Reasons You Should Consider an MBA as a Veteran
- Tech Programs To Boost Your Skills
- Top College Degrees for Veterans
Grad School Resources
- Best Master’s Degrees for Military Officers
- Best MSW Career Paths for Veterans
- Best Value MBA Programs
- GMAT Waivers for Military & Veterans
- Guide: From Military to MBA
- How Veterans Can Finance Graduate School
- Reasons You Should Consider an MBA as a Veteran
- Tips on Using Your GI Bill For Graduate School
- Using Veterans Benefits to Pay for Grad School
- Veterans Guide to Graduate School
