GI Bill® education benefits, career training, employment assistance, and vocational rehabilitation.
Veterans may qualify for education, training, and employment benefits that help them build new skills, continue their education, and find meaningful employment after military service.
These programs can assist veterans transitioning to civilian careers, improving job skills, or pursuing educational goals.
The VA provides education benefits that may help eligible veterans pay for college education, career training, technical programs, certification programs, and apprenticeships or on-the-job training.
Provides education benefits for eligible veterans who served after September 10, 2001. Benefits may include:
Some veterans may qualify depending on their military service history and eligibility requirements. Benefits may help with:
Veterans apply through the VA. Applicants may need:
New Jersey provides employment resources for veterans through workforce programs.
Some veterans may use education benefits for approved:
Veterans with service-connected disabilities may qualify for Veteran Readiness and Employment services.
VR&E: 1-800-827-1000
Approved apprenticeships, on-the-job training, and certification programs may qualify. Confirm with the VA before enrolling.
School veterans offices, approved counselors, and New Jersey workforce veterans services can assist at no cost.
No. VR&E is a separate program for veterans with service-connected disabilities and may include services the GI Bill® does not cover.
GI Bill® benefits, eligibility, and applications.
Career counseling and training for veterans with service-
connected disabilities.
State career counseling, job search assistance, and training
referrals.
Apply for benefits before you enroll.
Approval timelines vary, and starting a program before benefits are approved can limit what the VA will cover.
