Veterans Benefits Newsletter

August 2021

Education and Training Benefits Update

Did you know that your Veterans Readiness & Employment (VR&E) benefits no longer affect the limit on your GI Bill benefits? This means that using VR&E benefits for a full 48 months won’t stop you from also being able to use your GI Bill benefits, which pay for 36 months of college, the standard length of a four-year degree. Learn more about your VA education and training benefits!

Yellow Ribbon School Aid

If you’re a current or prospective student Veteran, the Yellow Ribbon Program can help you pay for out-of-state college tuition, graduate school, and various training programs that GI Bill benefits don’t cover. Find out if you're eligible for the Yellow Ribbon program.

Access to VA Home Loans Expands

VA home loan eligibility requirements have been updated so older Vietnam Veterans and additional National Guard members may now qualify for the no down payment home loan benefit. Learn how these benefit updates may help you!

Get Instant Loan Approval

Are you interested in taking a VA loan on your insurance? Veterans with certain VA insurance plans have the option to borrow up to the value of their policy. Use VA's online Instant Loan Approval service to find out if you're approved today!

Free Financial Seminars

VA and Prudential Financial have teamed up to host free Wellness Wednesday Financial Education seminars for Veterans, transitioning service members, and their families. Join our next seminar on August 18, to learn saving strategies for the future, protect your assets, and more.

Track Your VA Claim or Appeal Status

Do you have a VA claim or appeal under review? You can use VA's online tool to review the status of any claims or appeals related to compensation, education benefits, VA health care, and more. Learn how to track your status online.

Follow Us on Instagram

Do you follow us on Instagram? Be one of the first to learn about updates to your VA benefits and services, events, and inspiring stories of fellow Veterans. Follow @vabenefits on Instagram today!

Find a New Career with SVA

Whether you're a current student looking for an internship or part-time job, or you’re interested in starting a new career, the Student Veterans of America (SVA) jobs portal can help! SVA has partnered with the National Labor Exchange to create an online database that offers a variety of employment opportunities for Veterans.

Watch the Latest VA Benefits News

Join the Deputy Under Secretary for Policy and Oversight, Ronald Burke, for the latest episode of VA Benefits News!