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VOCATIONALREHABILITATIONANDEMPLOYMENTSERVICES
EDUCATION AND CAREER COUNSELING
DisabilitiesdeterminedbyVAtoberelatedtoyourmilitaryservicecanleadtomonthlynon-taxablecompensation,enrollmentinthe
VAhealthcaresystem,a10-pointhiringpreferenceforfederalemploymentandotherimportantbenefits.AskyourVA
representativeorVeteransServiceOrganizationrepresentativeaboutDisabilityCompensation,Pension,HealthCare,Caregiver
Program,CareerServices,EducationalAssistance,HomeLoanGuaranty,Insuranceand/orDependentsandSurvivorsBenefits.
WHAT IS THE EDUCATION AND CAREER COUSELING PROGRAM?
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Education and Career Counseling program (Title 38 U.S.C.
Chapter 36) offers a great opportunity for transitioning Servicemembers and Veterans to get
personalized counseling and support to guide their career paths, ensure most effective use of their VA
benefits, and achieve their goals.
ELIGIBILITY
 Transitioning Servicemembers within six months prior to discharge from active duty
 Veterans within one year following discharge from active duty
 Any Servicemember/Veteran eligible for a VA education benefit
 All current VA education beneficiaries
SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTING SERVICEMEMBERS/VETERANS WITH
 Career Choice - understand the best career options based on your interests and capabilities
 Benefits Coaching - guidance on the effective use of VA benefits and/or other resources to achieve
education and career goals
 Personalized Support - Academic or adjustment counseling and personalized support to help remove
any barriers to success
APPLICATION PROCESS
To connect with a VA counselor and receive this personalized assistance, apply here
http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-28-8832-ARE.pdf. After we receive your application, we
will contact you to schedule a time to meet with one of our counselors.
For additional questions or help, contact VA by calling the nationwide toll free number, 1-800-827-
1000. For hearing impaired, dial 1-800-829-4833.

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Chapter36

  • 1. VOCATIONALREHABILITATIONANDEMPLOYMENTSERVICES EDUCATION AND CAREER COUNSELING DisabilitiesdeterminedbyVAtoberelatedtoyourmilitaryservicecanleadtomonthlynon-taxablecompensation,enrollmentinthe VAhealthcaresystem,a10-pointhiringpreferenceforfederalemploymentandotherimportantbenefits.AskyourVA representativeorVeteransServiceOrganizationrepresentativeaboutDisabilityCompensation,Pension,HealthCare,Caregiver Program,CareerServices,EducationalAssistance,HomeLoanGuaranty,Insuranceand/orDependentsandSurvivorsBenefits. WHAT IS THE EDUCATION AND CAREER COUSELING PROGRAM? The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Education and Career Counseling program (Title 38 U.S.C. Chapter 36) offers a great opportunity for transitioning Servicemembers and Veterans to get personalized counseling and support to guide their career paths, ensure most effective use of their VA benefits, and achieve their goals. ELIGIBILITY Transitioning Servicemembers within six months prior to discharge from active duty Veterans within one year following discharge from active duty Any Servicemember/Veteran eligible for a VA education benefit All current VA education beneficiaries SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTING SERVICEMEMBERS/VETERANS WITH Career Choice - understand the best career options based on your interests and capabilities Benefits Coaching - guidance on the effective use of VA benefits and/or other resources to achieve education and career goals Personalized Support - Academic or adjustment counseling and personalized support to help remove any barriers to success APPLICATION PROCESS To connect with a VA counselor and receive this personalized assistance, apply here http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-28-8832-ARE.pdf. After we receive your application, we will contact you to schedule a time to meet with one of our counselors. For additional questions or help, contact VA by calling the nationwide toll free number, 1-800-827- 1000. For hearing impaired, dial 1-800-829-4833.