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Compare GI Bill benefits at approved schools and employers.

Benefits for spina bifida linked to Agent Orange
If you’re the child of a Veteran and you have spina bifida, find out if you can get job training and other VA benefits.

Benefits for children of women Vietnam Veterans
If your biological mother served in Vietnam and you have certain birth defects, find out if you can get job training and other VA benefits.

Career resources for military and Veteran spouses
If you’re the spouse or surviving spouse of a service member or Veteran, find out if you’re eligible for the Defense Department’s Spouse Education Career Opportunities (SECO) program. And learn about other resources to help you build your career or start a small business.

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  • Transferred Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits

    If you’re the spouse or dependent child of a Veteran or service member, they may be able to transfer their education benefits to you. Find out if you can use transferred education benefits.

  • Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA)

    If you're the spouse or child of a Veteran who has died, is missing, or has a permanent and total service-connected disability, you may be able to get help paying for school or job training through the DEA program (also called Chapter 35).

  • Fry Scholarship

    If you’re the child or surviving spouse of a service member or member of the Selected Reserve who died on or after September 11, 2001, you may be eligible for the Fry Scholarship. Benefits include money for tuition, housing, books, and supplies.

  • Yellow Ribbon Program

    If you’re a Fry Scholar or you’re using transferred Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, find out if you’re eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program. This program can help you pay for higher out-of-state, private school, foreign school, or graduate school tuition and fees that the Post-9/11 GI Bill doesn’t cover.

  • Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

    If you’re a Fry Scholar in a STEM field, find out if you can get added benefits through this scholarship.

  • Work-study program

    Find out how our work-study program can help you earn money while you’re enrolled in a college, vocational school, or professional training program.

  • Licensing and certification tests and prep courses

    Find out if you can get paid back for the costs of licensing and certification tests and preparatory courses (sometimes called "prep courses").

  • National tests and prep courses

    Find out if you can get paid back for the costs of national tests and if you can get education benefit coverage for preparatory courses.

  • Educational and career counseling for family members

    Find out if you’re eligible for free educational and career counseling, resume support, and help finding a job or training program.