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Educational And Career Counseling (VA Chapter 36) | Veterans Affairs Educational and career counseling (VA Chapter 36) Personalized Career Planning and Guidance (PCPG), or VA Chapter 36, offers free educational and career guidance, planning, and resources to Veterans and their dependents who are eligible for a VA education benefit.
Find out how to apply for this program if you’re leaving active service soon or have been discharged within the past year. Am I eligible for educational and career counseling? You may be eligible for these services if one of these is true for you.
You qualify as a Veteran or service member for educational assistance under a VA educational program, or You separated from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable not more than 1 year ago, or You’ll be discharged under conditions other than dishonorable from active duty within 6 months, or You’re a service member or Veteran currently eligible for VA education benefits If you’re the dependent of a Veteran , you may also be eligible for educational and career counseling.
Learn more about educational and career counseling for dependents Career counseling to help you decide which civilian or military jobs you want Educational counseling to help you find a training program or field of study Academic and adjustment counseling to help you address issues or barriers that get in the way of your success Resume support and goal planning For more information, play our Personalized Career Planning and Guidance video (YouTube) How do I get these benefits?
You can apply in any of these 3 ways. You can apply online right now. Apply for career counseling Fill out Personalized Career Planning and Guidance/Chapter 36 (VA Form 27-8832).
Get VA Form 27-8832 to download Then mail the completed form to your nearest VA regional office. Find your nearest VA regional office Or you can mail it to this address: Personalized Career Planning and Guidance (PCPG) Department of Veterans Affairs Janesville, WI 53547-5210 Option 3: Apply in person Fill out Personalized Career Planning and Guidance/Chapter 36 (VA Form 27-8832).
Get VA Form 27-8832 to download Then bring your application into your nearest regional office. Last updated: July 28, 2025
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Service members must be within 180 days of projected discharge or release from active duty. Veterans must be within 1 year from the date of discharge or release from active duty. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows recent federal obligations suggest $6,000,000 (2026). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Yes — Vocational and Educational Counseling for Servicemembers and Veterans is offered by Department of Veterans Affairs and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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