Useful Web Links for Veterans and Service Members
US Veterans Administration
Factors to consider when choosing a school (a guide before using the GI Bill)
You can use your GI Bill benefits at some—but not all—schools. Use the resources listed below to find GI Bill approved schools, compare the benefits you’ll receive at different schools, and get more advice to help you choose a school.
GI Bill Comparison Tool (Learn about education programs and compare benefits by school)
CareerScope (What are your interests? / How do you want to make a living?)
You’ll need to find a school that paves the path towards a career, so take some time to think about what you want your education to do for you. Explore your vocational interests in-depth; the self-assessment tool CareerScope® on the GI Bill website is designed to help you determine your vocational aptitudes as well as academic readiness. CareerScope is free to you and self-administered. It will provide an assessment of your interests and aptitudes, give recommendations about which careers you may enjoy, and help you decide which courses or training programs you should focus on to pursue those careers.
Yellow Ribbon Program
Degree-granting institutions of higher learning participating in the Post-9/11 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program agree to make additional funds available for your education program without an additional charge to your GI Bill entitlement. These institutions voluntarily enter into a Yellow Ribbon Agreement with VA and choose the amount of tuition and fees that will be contributed. VA matches that amount and issues payments directly to the institution.
President’s Principles of Excellence
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
You might also want to research the projected demand for career fields. The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook provides information on the expected job prospects for different types of jobs, the education needed, earnings, what workers do on the job, and working conditions.
Occupational Employment Statistics
My Next Move for Vets
The Department of Labor’s (DOL) career search tool My Next Move for Vets is the nation's primary source of occupational information. You can review information about careers for hundreds of standardized and industry-specific descriptors; “Retail,” “Government,” “Health and Counseling,” and “Self-Employed” are a few examples. DOL updates the tool by surveying a broad range of workers from each occupation. There is also a search engine to find careers similar to your military job and it has assessment instruments for workers and students who want to find or change careers. My Next Move for Veterans is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration, and developed by the National Center for O*NET Development.
Federal Trade Commission’s Choosing a College Guide
US Department of Education
The Department of Education’s database of accredited institutions and programs
Federal Student Aid Overview
Financial Aid Shopping Sheet
American Council on Education
The American Council on Education’s Toolkit for Veteran Friendly Institutions
Military Guide for College Credit
Student Veterans of America
To provide military veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and following graduation.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Paying for College Tool
College Partnerships and Articulation Agreement
This page contains information about college partnerships, also known as articulation agreements.
College Resources for Veterans and Their Families
The Secret to Applying to College as a Military Veteran
Warrior-Scholar Project (The Warrior-Scholar Project empowers servicemembers as they transition from the military to higher education. We host immersive one- or two-week college preparatory programs that prepare transitioning servicemembers for the challenges of college so that they have the confidence and skill-sets to hit the ground running on Day 1 on campus.)
Service to School (Provides free application counseling to military veterans. Our mission is to prepare transitioning military veterans for their next chapter of leadership by helping them gain admission to the best college or graduate school possible.)
Factors to consider when choosing a school (a guide before using the GI Bill)
You can use your GI Bill benefits at some—but not all—schools. Use the resources listed below to find GI Bill approved schools, compare the benefits you’ll receive at different schools, and get more advice to help you choose a school.
GI Bill Comparison Tool (Learn about education programs and compare benefits by school)
CareerScope (What are your interests? / How do you want to make a living?)
You’ll need to find a school that paves the path towards a career, so take some time to think about what you want your education to do for you. Explore your vocational interests in-depth; the self-assessment tool CareerScope® on the GI Bill website is designed to help you determine your vocational aptitudes as well as academic readiness. CareerScope is free to you and self-administered. It will provide an assessment of your interests and aptitudes, give recommendations about which careers you may enjoy, and help you decide which courses or training programs you should focus on to pursue those careers.
Yellow Ribbon Program
Degree-granting institutions of higher learning participating in the Post-9/11 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program agree to make additional funds available for your education program without an additional charge to your GI Bill entitlement. These institutions voluntarily enter into a Yellow Ribbon Agreement with VA and choose the amount of tuition and fees that will be contributed. VA matches that amount and issues payments directly to the institution.
- Post-9/11 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon FAQs
- Get more information in the Yellow Ribbon Program Pamphlet
- Yellow Ribbon Program-participating institutions 2018-2019 school year
President’s Principles of Excellence
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
You might also want to research the projected demand for career fields. The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook provides information on the expected job prospects for different types of jobs, the education needed, earnings, what workers do on the job, and working conditions.
Occupational Employment Statistics
My Next Move for Vets
The Department of Labor’s (DOL) career search tool My Next Move for Vets is the nation's primary source of occupational information. You can review information about careers for hundreds of standardized and industry-specific descriptors; “Retail,” “Government,” “Health and Counseling,” and “Self-Employed” are a few examples. DOL updates the tool by surveying a broad range of workers from each occupation. There is also a search engine to find careers similar to your military job and it has assessment instruments for workers and students who want to find or change careers. My Next Move for Veterans is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration, and developed by the National Center for O*NET Development.
Federal Trade Commission’s Choosing a College Guide
US Department of Education
The Department of Education’s database of accredited institutions and programs
Federal Student Aid Overview
Financial Aid Shopping Sheet
American Council on Education
The American Council on Education’s Toolkit for Veteran Friendly Institutions
Military Guide for College Credit
Student Veterans of America
To provide military veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and following graduation.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Paying for College Tool
College Partnerships and Articulation Agreement
This page contains information about college partnerships, also known as articulation agreements.
College Resources for Veterans and Their Families
The Secret to Applying to College as a Military Veteran
Warrior-Scholar Project (The Warrior-Scholar Project empowers servicemembers as they transition from the military to higher education. We host immersive one- or two-week college preparatory programs that prepare transitioning servicemembers for the challenges of college so that they have the confidence and skill-sets to hit the ground running on Day 1 on campus.)
Service to School (Provides free application counseling to military veterans. Our mission is to prepare transitioning military veterans for their next chapter of leadership by helping them gain admission to the best college or graduate school possible.)
