Education
Every major federal military education benefit — with official eligibility rules, application steps, and links to VA.gov and each Service's education office.
Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
Tuition, housing, and books for eligible post-9/11 service members and veterans.
Montgomery GI Bill – Active Duty (MGIB-AD, Chapter 30)
Monthly education benefit for members who paid the $1,200 buy-in.
Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR, Chapter 1606)
Education benefit for Reserve and National Guard members.
Military Tuition Assistance (TA)
Service-funded tuition for courses taken while serving.
Credentialing Assistance (CA)
Service-funded civilian certifications and licenses.
Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL)
Official portal to find civilian credentials mapped to your job.
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Test-out of introductory college courses at no cost to eligible members.
DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests)
Credit-by-exam program similar to CLEP for a broader subject list.
Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)
Enlistment/re-enlistment incentive that repays qualifying federal student loans.
ROTC Scholarships
Full-tuition scholarships in exchange for a commissioned-officer service commitment.
Service Academies
Four-year federal military academies — free education plus commission.