Local Veteran Resources

www.va.gov/contact-us/ask-va/introduction

Ask the VA a question relating to any benefit or health question.

www.ebenefits.va.gov 

Begin the GI Bill or convert from Montgomery to Post 9/11, obtain a Certificate for a VA backed home loan, initiate a VA claim and many other benefits. Registering on eBenefits creates the service member’s DS username and password.

https://jst.doded.mil/jst 

Use to have military college credits transferred to a college.

https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/public/faq/Training-VMET

Provides a great document to civilianize military experience for use on a resume. It's password is the same as eBenefits. Any errors are corrected by Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) at 800-727-3677.

www.va.gov/education/verify-school-enrollment 

Verify GI Bill enrollment.

www.benefits.va.gov/gibill 

Find additional information on VA education and training.

www.va.gov/education/gi-bill-comparison-tool

Compare the different GI Bills, compare online versus residential courses and how it impacts BAH.

www.defense.gov

Locate information about the DOD.

www.dodmou.com/TADECIDE

Get information about Tuition Assistance and Kansas City Kansas Community College.

https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school

US Department of Education Score Card provides information about schools, their programs, costs, admissions and more.

https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator

Institute of Education Sciences provides scientific data on colleges to help make an informed decision.

www.veteranscrisisline.net

1-800-273-8255 then Press 1

Dial 988 then Press 1

Text: 838255

The Veterans Crisis Line connects veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. 

www.militaryonesource.mil

Military OneSource is a 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help students reach their goals, overcome challenges and thrive. As a member of the military family, students are eligible to use this Department of Defense-funded program anytime, anywhere. Turn to Military OneSources for tax services, spouse employment help, webinars and online training, relocation and deployment tools, and much more.