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Chapter 36 VA Benefits: Who is eligible for educational and career counseling?

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This program helps millions of Americans.
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The VA's Counseling Program, also known as Chapter 36, provides free, personalized counseling services for veterans, active of the armed forces and their eligible family .

This program is valuable because it is designed to beneficiaries in making key decisions about their education and professional development, providing comprehensive advice on these issues.

They help you make sure you have all the tools and resources you need to achieve your goals. They don't just give you advice, they guide you through the process, giving you that little nudge you need sometimes to find the right path in your academic and professional life.

A very practical example we can give you is Mario Bros, who, after saving the Mushroom Kingdom time and time again, can take advantage of the VA's Orientation Program to receive free and personalized help.

This program allows Mario to make informed decisions about his academic and professional future, ensuring that he has the tools he needs to be as successful in his new life as he was in his adventures against Bowser.

What will this program do for me?

  • Career guidance to help you decide which civilian or military career you want to pursue.
  • Academic counseling to help you find the right major or career.
  • Academic and adjustment to solve problems or issues that are holding you back.
  • Help with updating your resume and planning your goals.

How do I know if I qualify for this program?

  • You will be separating from active duty with honor in the next 6 months.
  • Separated from active duty with honor less than one year ago
  • You qualify as a veteran or military member to receive tuition assistance through a VA program
  • You are a military member or veteran who currently has access to VA education benefits.

It is important to keep track of developments as changes are always announced in advance. Also, that this program is there to help you if you need it, as there is an area that does not get the attention it deserves.

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