Veterans Affairs Benefits

What are Veterans Affairs benefits?

Different forms of aid exist for individuals who have served or are currently serving in the military, as well for their family members. Below, we walk you through the process of discovering what type of aid may be available for you.

Veterans

If you served on Active Duty, you might be eligible for education benefits offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

For example, the Post-9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for educational and housing expenses to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service after September 10, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

VA Education Benefits

If you are the spouse or child of a service member, you may be eligible of transfer of the service member’s Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to you or you may be eligible for Survivors & Dependent’s Educational Assistance (DEA).