Texas community resource

Chapter 36 Educational and Career Counseling for Family Members

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Free VA education and career planning for eligible dependent family members.

TexasVeterans Benefits and ClaimsNationwide federal service, including eligible residents of Anderson, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Rusk, Smith, and Upshur counties.

How to get help

Apply online, mail VA Form 27-8832 to the Personalized Career Planning and Guidance address or nearest VA regional office, or submit the form in person at a regional office.

Who this service helps

Dependent family members using transferred VA education benefits may qualify; certain other dependents may qualify through separate VA education, disability, or survivor benefit provisions.

Where this service is available

Service area: Nationwide federal service, including eligible residents of Anderson, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Rusk, Smith, and Upshur counties.

A service area describes where help is offered or who may be served. It is not necessarily the organization’s physical location.

Location and contact

Visit the organization website

Source and verification

Source: Public-source listing

Cost / fees

No fee for approved Chapter 36 counseling services.

About this service

Provides Personalized Career Planning and Guidance, including educational counseling, interest and ability exploration, employment-path planning, and guidance on using VA benefits.

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