Education Benefits for Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families

If you were or are in the military, you may be eligible for veterans education benefits. If you’re a spouse or dependent, you may qualify too.

• Learn about the GI Bill and other education programs.

• Compare schools with the GI Bill Comparison Tool.

• Learn how to apply for the GI Bill and other education benefits.

• Find out about eligibility and requesting career counseling.

The Forever GI Bill, signed in 2017, made changes to many veterans education benefits. Most changes expanded or improved upon prior benefits. Highlights include:

• Restoring education benefits to people who lost them because their school closed

• Eliminating the 15-year time limit for those who left active duty on or after January 1, 2013

See a detailed list of Forever GI Bill changes.

If you are in the military now, your unit may pay for your tuition if you attend college in your off-duty time.

• Learn about the Military Tuition Assistance Program.

• Use the TA Decide tool to compare schools and help you make the best use of your tuition assistance dollars.

If you’re a military spouse, you can find help paying for college or vocational training too. There are many scholarships, grants, and interest-free loans. Find sources of military spouse tuition assistance.