Skip navigation links to body of the web page.Vocational Rehabilitation and Employement Services Icon. The image shows a person at a computer customized for a disability.Return to Voc Rehab Page
Hartford Regional Office Home Page
Vocational, Rehabilation and Employment Start Page


Department of Veterans Affairs Seal: Return to Home Page
[skip navigation]
[skip navigation]


Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Services


Vocational/Educational Counseling

Who May Receive "Voc/Ed" Counseling from the VR&E Program?

You are eligible to receive Vocational/Educational Counseling if any of the following descriptions fits you:

  • You are an active service member within 6 months of discharge from service (Chapter 36 Benefits).

  • You are a service connected disabled veteran with a disability rating of 10% or greater (Chapter 31 Benefits).

  • You are a veteran that discharged from service less than six months ago (Chapter 36 Benefits).

  • You are a veteran eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30 Benefits).

  • You are the widow, widower, or dependent child entitled to Dependent Education Assistance program (Chapter 35 Benefits).

  • You are an active member of the Selective Reserve and eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter1606 Benefits).

NOTE: If you are unsure if you are eligible for Vocational/Educational Counseling based on the descriptions above you may inquiry either by calling
1-800-827-1000 or by e-mail by clicking here.


What will typically happen during "Voc/Ed" Counseling?

To build your confidence that the plan of action you develop through this process (with the help and guidance of your VA Counselor) you need to sort through and organize all the information you already have based in your life’s experience. To arrive fully at that position of confidence your VA Counselor will help you gather any information experience has not provided. Typically that includes testing of your basic skills and an individualized study of career paths and the job market(s) that interest you. Putting all those pieces of information together in a thoughtful manner will allow you to know that your plan provides a map to future employment that best meets all your needs.


How Do You Apply?

Call 1-800-827-1000 and tell the Veterans Service Representative you’d like to apply for Vocational/Educational Counseling and you’ll have started the process that will lead to the help you want.

 

VA Home Page / VBA Home Page / Search / Facilities Locator / Disclaimer
Privacy & Security Statement / Freedom of Information Act / Contact the VA

 

Reviewed/Updated: September 9, 2001