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Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E / Chapter 31)
Helps veterans with service-connected disabilities prepare for, find, and maintain suitable employment through training, education, and job placement services.
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Hire Heroes USA
Free career coaching, resume assistance, interview preparation, and job search support for veterans and military spouses.
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Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS)
Department of Labor program that prepares veterans for meaningful careers and provides them with employment resources and expertise.
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American Corporate Partners (ACP)
Free mentorship program connecting veterans with business professionals for career guidance and networking.
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Helmets to Hardhats
Connects transitioning military members and veterans with quality career training and employment in the construction industry.
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Boots to Business
SBA entrepreneurship training program teaching veterans how to start and grow a small business.
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SBA Veterans Advantage Loans
Fee-reduced SBA loans for veteran-owned small businesses, including 7(a), Express, and Community Advantage loans.
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DOD SkillBridge
Allows service members to gain civilian work experience through internships during their last 180 days of service.
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USAJOBS Veterans Preference
Federal job portal with veterans preference hiring, special hiring authorities, and military spouse programs.
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VetJobs
Free job board connecting veterans with employers committed to hiring military talent.
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Warrior Rising
Provides business training, mentorship, and funding for veteran entrepreneurs starting or growing businesses.
Housing
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HUD-VASH (Housing and Urban Development - VA Supportive Housing)
Combines Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) rental assistance with VA case management and clinical services for homeless veterans.
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Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
Provides supportive services grants to prevent homelessness and promote housing stability for very low-income veteran families.
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Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV)
Outreach, case management, and residential treatment for homeless veterans with mental health and substance use disorders.
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Veterans Inc.
Largest provider of support services for veterans in New England, offering housing, employment, and reintegration programs.
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Operation Homefront Housing
Provides transitional and permanent housing assistance for military families facing housing instability.
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Habitat for Humanity Veterans Build
Partners with veterans to build affordable homes through sweat equity and low-cost mortgages.
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Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities build, buy, or modify a home to accommodate their disability.
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VA Home Loan Guaranty
VA-backed home loans with no down payment, competitive interest rates, and limited closing costs.
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Grant and Per Diem Program (GPD)
Provides funding to community organizations for transitional housing and supportive services for homeless veterans.
Education
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Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
Helps pay for approved school or job training, with tuition, housing and book benefits based on eligibility and enrollment.
Costs, coverage and how to start
- Costs and benefits
- Payment depends on your benefit level, school and enrollment.
- Where it is available
- VA-approved schools and training programs.
- How to start
- Check your eligibility with VA and confirm that your chosen program is approved before applying.
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VET TEC 2.0 (Technology Training)
Pays for approved technology certificate training, with housing, books and supplies for eligible participants. This replaces the former VET TEC pilot.
Costs, coverage and how to start
- Costs and benefits
- VA pays approved tuition and fees. Remaining VA education entitlement may be charged.
- Where it is available
- Approved providers; some offer distance learning.
- How to start
- Use the new VET TEC 2.0 application. An old pilot Certificate of Eligibility cannot be reused.
- Availability
- Annual participant limit applies. Check VA for current openings.
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Student Veterans of America (SVA)
Connects student veterans with campus chapters, peer support and student resources.
Costs, coverage and how to start
- Costs and benefits
- Ask the chapter about any event or participation costs.
- Where it is available
- Participating college and university campuses.
- How to start
- Ask your campus veterans office about its SVA chapter while the chapter finder is being updated.
- Availability
- SVA reports that its chapter directory is being updated.
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Yellow Ribbon Program
Helps cover tuition and fees above the Post-9/11 GI Bill limit through contributions from a participating school and VA.
Costs, coverage and how to start
- Costs and benefits
- School contribution limits apply; the benefit may not cover every remaining cost.
- Where it is available
- Participating institutions of higher learning.
- How to start
- Give your Certificate of Eligibility to the school certifying official and ask about Yellow Ribbon funding and places.
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Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30)
Provides monthly payments toward approved education or training under Chapter 30.
Costs, coverage and how to start
- Costs and benefits
- Payment varies with service, training and other factors.
- Where it is available
- VA-approved education and training programs.
- How to start
- Confirm program approval, apply through VA, then ask the school to certify your enrollment.
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Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA / Chapter 35)
Provides education or training payments to eligible spouses and children through Chapter 35.
Costs, coverage and how to start
- Costs and benefits
- Monthly payments to the eligible student; amounts depend on enrollment.
- Where it is available
- VA-approved schools, training and apprenticeships.
- How to start
- Review the family eligibility rules, apply with VA Form 22-5490, and ask the school to certify enrollment.
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Onward to Opportunity (O2O)
Offers online career training, certification preparation and career support through Syracuse University’s IVMF.
Costs, coverage and how to start
- Costs and benefits
- Training is free and does not use GI Bill benefits. Exam funding has additional requirements; employed participants may need to pay exam fees.
- Where it is available
- Online, with support at participating installations.
- How to start
- Submit the O2O interest form. An advisor helps with the assessment, course choice and cohort enrollment.
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Troops to Teachers
Provides state teaching-license and career resources for service members and veterans interested in K–12 teaching.
Costs, coverage and how to start
- Costs and benefits
- Do not assume a federal stipend or bonus is available. Check state program costs and funding.
- Where it is available
- State-specific licensing, preparation and employment resources.
- How to start
- Use the state links on the official page to find licensing requirements and teaching pathways.
- Availability
- The official program update reports minimum staffing and resources without funding for a full restart.
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Healthcare
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VA Healthcare Enrollment
Comprehensive healthcare including primary care, specialty care, mental health, prescriptions, and preventive services.
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VA Community Care
Access to healthcare from community providers when VA care isn't readily available or accessible.
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VA Prosthetics and Sensory Aids
Provides prosthetic limbs, hearing aids, wheelchairs, and other assistive devices for eligible veterans.
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CHAMPVA
Healthcare program for spouses and children of veterans with 100% permanent and total disability rating.
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VA Dental Care
Dental care for veterans with service-connected dental conditions, 100% disability, or certain special eligibility.
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VA Telehealth Services
Video appointments, remote monitoring, and mobile health apps for veterans to access care from home.
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VA Women's Health Services
Comprehensive healthcare for women veterans including gynecology, maternity, and breast/cervical cancer screening.
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VA Urgent Care
Covers care for minor illnesses and injuries at VA or in-network urgent care providers. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Costs, coverage and how to start
- Costs and benefits
- Copays may apply. Out-of-network care may leave you responsible for the full bill.
- Where it is available
- VA facilities and in-network community urgent care providers.
- How to start
- Confirm eligibility and network participation. Bring photo ID and the VA urgent care billing information card.
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Mental Health
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Veterans Crisis Line
24/7 free, confidential support for veterans in crisis and their families and friends. Call, text, or chat.
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Vet Centers
Community-based counseling centers providing readjustment counseling for combat veterans, sexual trauma survivors, and bereaved families.
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VA Whole Health Program
Personalized health planning approach that empowers veterans to take charge of their health and well-being through holistic care.
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Give an Hour
Network of mental health professionals providing free counseling to military personnel, veterans, and their families.
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Make the Connection
Resource connecting veterans and their families with mental health information and stories from other veterans.
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Headstrong Project
Provides free, confidential mental health treatment to post-9/11 veterans through a network of licensed therapists.
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Cohen Veterans Network
Free or low-cost mental health care for post-9/11 veterans and their families at clinics nationwide.
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Real Warriors Campaign
DOD resource promoting psychological health and encouraging help-seeking behavior among service members and veterans.
Recreation
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VA Adaptive Sports Program
Competitive and recreational sports programs for disabled veterans including wheelchair games, winter sports, and more.
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Team Rubicon
Unites veterans with first responders to provide disaster relief, giving veterans purpose through continued service.
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Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing
Uses fly fishing to aid in physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled veterans and active military.
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Wounded Warrior Project
Comprehensive programs including physical health and wellness, mental health, career counseling, and independence.
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Veteran Golfers Association
Organizes golf tournaments and community activities for veterans and their families.
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Higher Ground USA
Outdoor recreation programs including skiing, kayaking, and cycling for veterans with disabilities.
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Semper Fi & America's Fund
Supports wounded, ill, and injured service members with recovery, adaptive sports, family programs, and transition services.
Family Support
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Military OneSource
24/7 free support for military families including counseling, financial assistance, and relocation help.
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Blue Star Families
Connects military families with local communities through career help, childcare, and well-being programs.
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Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
Provides comfort, care, and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one.
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Our Military Kids
Grants for sports, fine arts, and tutoring for children of deployed Guard/Reserve or post-9/11 wounded warriors.
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National Military Family Association
Advocates for military families and provides scholarships, camps, and family support programs.
Substance Abuse
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VA Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Comprehensive addiction treatment including detox, residential, and outpatient programs for veterans with substance use disorders.
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SAMHSA Veterans & Military Families
Federal resources for substance abuse and mental health treatment specifically for veterans and military families.
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VA Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Evidence-based treatment combining medication with counseling for opioid use disorder and alcohol dependence.
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Alcoholics Anonymous - Veterans in Recovery
12-step fellowship meetings specifically for veterans, often held at VA facilities or veteran-focused locations.
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Operation New Dawn (Salvation Army)
Long-term residential recovery program for homeless veterans struggling with addiction, providing housing and rehabilitation.
Caregiver
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Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC)
Provides monthly stipend, training, mental health services, and respite care for family caregivers of eligible veterans.
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VA Caregiver Support Line
Connects caregivers with support coordinators who can help with resources, answer questions, and provide assistance.
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VA Respite Care
Provides temporary relief to caregivers by offering short-term care for veterans in the home, adult day care, or nursing home.
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Elizabeth Dole Foundation
Strengthens and empowers military caregivers and their families through advocacy, research, and programs.
Disability-Specific
4 programs-
VA Blind Rehabilitation Service
Comprehensive rehabilitation for legally blind veterans including training, devices, and support services.
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VA Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders (SCI/D)
Specialized care for veterans with spinal cord injuries including rehabilitation, adaptive equipment, and ongoing care.
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VA Polytrauma System of Care
Integrated care for veterans with multiple traumatic injuries including TBI, affecting body, mind, and spirit.
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PACT Act Resources
Information and resources for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances under the PACT Act.
Financial
4 programs-
VA Pension
Tax-free monetary benefit for wartime veterans with limited income who are 65+ or permanently disabled.
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Aid and Attendance (A&A)
Additional monthly payment for veterans receiving VA pension who need help with daily activities or are housebound.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Unmet Needs
Grants up to $1,500 to help military families and veterans facing financial hardship with basic needs.
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Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Benefits
Free assistance with VA claims, appeals, and accessing benefits. Also provides transportation to VA appointments.
Transportation
4 programs-
DAV Transportation Network
Free rides to VA medical appointments through volunteer drivers and a network of vehicles.
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VA Beneficiary Travel Reimbursement
Mileage reimbursement for travel to VA healthcare appointments for eligible veterans.
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Veterans Airlift Command
Free air transportation for post-9/11 wounded warriors and their families for medical or compassionate reasons.
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Paralyzed Veterans of America - Travel
Advocates for accessible transportation and provides resources for veterans with spinal cord injuries.
Women Veterans
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VA Center for Women Veterans
Ensures women veterans have access to VA benefits and services, including gender-specific healthcare.
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Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Support
Free treatment for physical and mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma, available to all genders.
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Wounded Warrior Project - Women Warriors
Programs and events specifically designed for women warriors, including peer support and wellness programs.
Legal
2 programs-
Veterans Legal Aid Network
Network of legal aid organizations providing free legal assistance to veterans on civil legal matters.
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Veterans Treatment Courts
Specialized court dockets that identify veterans in the criminal justice system and provide treatment-based alternatives.
Transition
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Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
Mandatory program for transitioning service members providing employment assistance, VA benefits briefings, and financial planning.
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American Legion Veterans Benefits
Free claims assistance, employment help, and advocacy for veterans through accredited service officers.
Burial & Memorial
1 programs-
VA Burial Benefits
Burial allowance, headstone/marker, presidential memorial certificate, and burial in national cemetery.
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