Vocational and Educational Counseling for Servicemembers and Veterans

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Benefit program

Vocational and Educational Counseling for Servicemembers and Veterans

Federal · VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION · #64.125

To offer vocational and educational counseling to service members within 180 days of their projected discharge or release from active duty and to veterans within one year from the date of their discharge or release from active duty. This counseling is also available to individuals who are eligible for VA educational assistance including: Chapter 30- All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program; Chapter 31 – Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment; Chapter 32-Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance; Chapter 33 – Post 9/11 Educational Assistance ; Chapter 1606-Educational Assist

Also known as

Personalized Career Planning and Guidance Program /CH36

About this program

To offer vocational and educational counseling to service members within 180 days of their projected discharge or release from active duty and to veterans within one year from the date of their discharge or release from active duty. This counseling is also available to individuals who are eligible for VA educational assistance including: Chapter 30- All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program; Chapter 31 – Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment; Chapter 32-Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance; Chapter 33 – Post 9/11 Educational Assistance ; Chapter 1606-Educational Assistance for Members of the Selective Service.

Who can apply

Active-Duty Service Person (including dependentsVeteran (including dependents)Reservist (including dependents)

Categories

FinancialDirect Payment for Specified Use

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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