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Education and Training
Education and Training
It's National Apprenticeship Week and if you're learning a trade or skill through on-the-job training or an apprenticeship, find out how GI Bill benefits can help you cover your living expenses.
OJT and Apprenticeships
VA is implementing court decisions that allow additional entitlement to education benefits and making it easier for Veterans to access their earned benefits.
To learn more and see if you qualify for additional benefits visit
Rudisill-Perkins Decision
From March 15 to May 15, 2026, we are accepting new Yellow Ribbon Program agreements, modifications to existing open-ended agreements or agreements to withdraw from participation.
For more details, see our
Yellow Ribbon Program web page
As of January 2026, all education beneficiaries, including Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35) students, must verify their enrollment each month to receive benefit payments. Verify your enrollment through text, email, Ask VA, or
online
OJT-Apprenticeship
Rudisill and Perkins Update
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Rudisill-Perkins Update
VA is making the process easier to receive Rudisill/Perkins education benefits because there is no longer a requirement for Veterans to ask for an assessment of their eligibility for both Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) and Post-9/11 GI Bill (PGIB).
VA is in the process of updating its systems to automate eligibility reviews and issue determinations- or request additional information when necessary-- for all Veterans.
VA will continue to review eligibility for Veterans with less than three months of education benefits left and who are either currently enrolled in school or were enrolled in the last six months - focusing on these high-priority Veterans means that no student will be left without benefits if they qualify for additional benefits under either ruling.
Visit the
Impact of the Rudisill and Perkins Court Decisions on Veterans’ Education Benefits webpage
for more information.
Legislative Updates
Congress regularly passes new laws to enhance and expand benefits for Veterans, service members, and their families. We are committed to keeping you informed about how these changes may impact your education benefits.
Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act of 2025
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We will publish proposed policy and guidance changes that affect education benefits at least 90 days before the changes take effect.
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