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College & Training Benefits for Veterans

Separate your own veteran benefit from a dependent benefit or a state tuition exemption. The records below identify the source-confirmed relationship; they do not calculate an individual entitlement.

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NATIONAL RESOURCE

Per Scholas technology training

Eligible learners receive no-cost immersive technology training and career preparation. In-person, hybrid and remote formats vary by programme; all are live and attendance-based. This is training support, not guaranteed wages or a job.
As of Oct 16, 2026 · Per Scholas ↗

Condition to check first

Be 18+, have a high-school diploma/GED/equivalent and valid U.S. work authorization, meet the income policy, and remain in the U.S. during training. English, employment-readiness and course-specific conditions also apply.
As of Oct 16, 2026 · Per Scholas ↗

Application timing

Select the actual course/campus and its current cohort dates. The general admissions page does not establish one national closing date.
As of Oct 16, 2026 · Per Scholas ↗
NATIONAL RESOURCE

WIOA training and career services

American Job Centers offer free employment help, career counseling and access to training services. Services vary by location; this is a starting point for an individual training assessment, not a national fixed-dollar voucher.

Condition to check first

Ask the local center which Adult, Dislocated Worker or other workforce route fits your circumstances. Some services have eligibility requirements and local policies vary; unemployment or a low-income tag alone does not approve a course.
As of Oct 16, 2026 · U.S. Department of Labor ↗

Application timing

Local intake, training start dates and available funding determine timing. Contact your American Job Center; no single national year-specific application deadline is established here.
As of Oct 16, 2026 · U.S. Department of Labor ↗
NATIONAL RESOURCE

NPower Tech Fundamentals

Free virtual IT training, certification opportunities and career support; internship opportunities vary.
As of Oct 15, 2026 · NPower ↗

Condition to check first

Young-adult route: ages 18–26, high-school diploma or equivalent, U.S. work authorization and a listed market.
As of Oct 15, 2026 · NPower ↗

Application timing

Applications are considered on a rolling basis; ask the regional team about the next class.
As of Oct 15, 2026 · NPower ↗

Where to start

STEP 1

Identify the actual beneficiary

Check whether the named benefit serves the veteran, a spouse or a dependent child before adding it to your plan.

STEP 2

Check state and school rules

Open the relevant state record, such as Texas Hazlewood, and verify residency, service and institutional conditions.

STEP 3

Ask about overlapping benefits

Ask the school’s veterans-benefit staff how your confirmed benefits interact with the proposed program and other aid.

Programs explicitly serving this audience

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New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Scholarships
NH
Grants & scholarshipsFoundation-administered scholarships support certificates/licenses, apprenticeships and degree study through a single application. The associate track lists $100–$3,500 by need; bachelor’s awards list $250–$7,500 and are competitive, not automatic.
Source ↗ · 2026-10-16
2026–27 rolling credential/associate and named adult/special bachelor’s tracks: December 11, 2026, 5pm ET. Standard under-24 bachelor’s and all graduate tracks: April 10, 2026, already closed as of this review. Check the branch rather than assuming all awards remain open.Free if eligible
NPower Tech Fundamentals
National option
Workforce trainingFree virtual IT training, certification opportunities and career support; internship opportunities vary.
Source ↗ · 2026-10-15
Applications are considered on a rolling basis; ask the regional team about the next class.Free if eligible
Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG)
OH
Grants & scholarshipsGenerally supports tuition and uniform general fees. School sector, tuition and enrollment determine the award; some foster-youth/veteran cases differ.
Source ↗ · 2026-10-16
Ohio University states an annual October 1 FAFSA deadline. Confirm the academic year and any remaining options with your school.Free if eligible
Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant (OTAG)
OK
Grants & scholarshipsThe student guide lists annual maxima of $1,500 at eligible community/career-technology institutions, $2,000 at regional universities and $3,000 at research universities, also capped at 75% of enrollment costs. The 2026–27 table has school-specific full/part/less-than-half-time figures; private/tribal and individual technology schools differ.
Source ↗ · 2026-10-16
Submit FAFSA as early as possible for best consideration; selection and funding depend on the participating campus. The reviewed student page provides no single statewide year-specific final deadline.Free if eligible
Per Scholas New Jersey IT Support
NJ
Workforce trainingThe course advertises 12 weeks of no-cost IT-support training and preparation for CompTIA A+, Google and Microsoft credentials. Live classes are full-time; confirm the exact covered exam/voucher attempts in your offer.
Source ↗ · 2026-10-16
Next listed deadline: November 16, 2026 for the November 30, 2026–March 9, 2027 Newark class. Other rows have separate dates and formats; current places and eligibility require admissions confirmation.Free if eligible
Per Scholas technology training
National option
Workforce trainingEligible learners receive no-cost immersive technology training and career preparation. In-person, hybrid and remote formats vary by programme; all are live and attendance-based. This is training support, not guaranteed wages or a job.
Source ↗ · 2026-10-16
Select the actual course/campus and its current cohort dates. The general admissions page does not establish one national closing date.Free if eligible
Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
National option
Grants & scholarshipsAt the maximum benefit level, VA covers public in-state tuition and fees. Housing, books and other approved education or training support have separate conditions; private and foreign tuition is capped.
Source ↗ · 2026-10-16
Benefits generally expire 15 years after the last separation if service ended before January 1, 2013. For service ending on or after that date, the page says they do not expire.Free if eligible
Rhode Island Educational Opportunity Center
RI
Student support servicesFree confidential one-to-one help choosing a college/training programme, completing admission/FAFSA applications, finding scholarships, resolving student-loan issues and accessing admission/transfer fee waivers. This is a service, not a fixed tuition award.
Source ↗ · 2026-10-16
Appointment-based; contact the centre for current hours and availability. No universal student application closing day is published on the local page.Free if eligible
TEXAS Grant
TX
Grants & scholarshipsTEXAS Grant supports eligible bachelor’s students at participating Texas public institutions. The college combines it with other non-loan aid to cover tuition and required fees that the grant itself does not cover.
Source ↗ · 2026-10-16
January 15 is the stated priority date used by many institutions, not a final application cutoff or funding guarantee. Confirm the award year and your college’s final deadline. The FY2027 TEXAS Grant priority/offer pathways have additional conditions.Free if eligible
Texas Hazlewood Act
TX
Tuition waiversUp to 150 credit hours of tuition exemption and most fees at Texas public higher-education institutions for qualifying veterans or qualifying family branches. Living expenses, books and supply fees are excluded; the college makes the final eligibility decision.
Source ↗ · 2026-10-16
Institution-specific packet and continued-enrollment deadlines. Use the college’s own steps and timing.Free if eligible
Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
National option
Workforce trainingDepending on your needs and goals, VR&E may provide employment counseling, job training, apprenticeships and postsecondary education or training.
Source ↗ · 2026-10-16
For discharge before January 1, 2013, a basic 12-year period and possible extensions apply. The page says there is no eligibility time limit for discharge on or after January 1, 2013.Free if eligible
WIOA training and career services
National option
Workforce trainingAmerican Job Centers offer free employment help, career counseling and access to training services. Services vary by location; this is a starting point for an individual training assessment, not a national fixed-dollar voucher.
Source ↗ · 2026-10-16
Local intake, training start dates and available funding determine timing. Contact your American Job Center; no single national year-specific application deadline is established here.Free if eligible

Amounts are conditional. National options are pathways to investigate, not confirmation that a local provider has an opening.

These sources explicitly name or serve the audience. A program may serve other audiences too, and may impose additional conditions.

Questions before you apply

Are dependent benefits the same as a veteran’s own benefit?

No single audience label resolves this. Read the beneficiary and eligibility details for the specific program before applying.

Can I assume the same benefit at any school?

Use the official program page and school certifying staff to confirm the institution, course and remaining entitlement.