Employment & career

VA educational and career counseling

Personalized planning, education guidance and resume support.

Who may qualify

Education-benefit eligibility is one route; qualifying separation within one year or planned separation within six months can also qualify. Discharge conditions matter.

What to check next

Review the timing routes and apply for Chapter 36 guidance.

Agencies decide eligibility. This independent summary is a starting point, not an entitlement decision.

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Checked 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by Nathan Harlan

Official source page inspected; agency determines eligibility.

Who built this

Built and reviewed by Nathan Harlan, a U.S. Army Infantry veteran with 15 years of service, including two combat deployments to Iraq, and the founder of Ironsight Syndicate, a veteran-owned brand. I built this because finding the right benefits shouldn't take a law degree. This is an independent guide, not VA-accredited claims representation. For claims help, use a VA-accredited representative.