Active duty
Planning ahead before you separate, or already in terminal leave and trying to line up school or training.
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Education & GI Bill first
Help us help you get what you earned.
Answer a few questions and get a clear, step‑by‑step plan you can follow alongside the official VA websites to use your education benefits.
Start your GI Bill checklist →How this works
A simple, five‑step path from “I’m out” to “I’ve applied”.
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Tell us who you are
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Answer a few quick questions
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Get your tailored checklist
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Apply on VA.gov
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Know what to watch for next
Who this is for
Different paths, same goal: use the benefits you earned.
Veterans
Recently separated or years out, with or without a VA disability rating, figuring out how to start using the GI Bill.
Start with Quick Start →Family members
Spouses or dependents using transferred benefits or survivor benefits who need a clear, jargon‑free walkthrough.
Learn about GI Bill options →What you can do here today
GI Bill first, with other benefits coming online next.
Use your GI Bill
Follow a simple Post‑9/11 and other GI Bill checklist, with links to official VA tools, forms, and guidance.
Post‑9/11
MGIB
Dependents
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Explore other benefits
Browse high‑level guides for disability, health care, home loans, and more as they are added.
View benefits overview →Ask questions
Join a semi‑private Q&A space focused on real‑world questions about applying, timelines, and appeals.
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