Learning, Certification and Degree

Careborne provides expert guidance on all VA education benefits — including Chapters 33, 30, 31, 1606, and 35 — Our staff including former School Certifying Officials (SCOs) who’ve spent years navigating the system. We help veterans maximize entitlements, avoid delays, and get the most out of every earned benefit

VA Education Benefits

Careborne supports veterans across every chapter of VA education benefits. Our team includes certified School Certifying Officials (SCOs) with years of experience navigating VA education systems, enrollment rules, and compliance requirements.

Post‑9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)

For veterans with at least 90 days of service after 9/10/01.
• Tuition paid directly to the school
• Monthly housing allowance
• Book stipend
• Yellow Ribbon (if applicable)

Montgomery GI Bill – Active Duty (Chapter 30)

For veterans who served 2–3 years on active duty.
• Monthly stipend paid directly to the veteran
• Must verify enrollment monthly

Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)

For Reservists with a 6‑year commitment.
• Monthly stipend
• Monthly verification required
• Works alongside drill/Reserve service

Veteran Readiness & Employment – VR&E (Chapter 31)

For veterans with service‑connected disabilities.
• Tuition, books, supplies
• Housing allowance
• Career counseling and job placement
• Support for self‑employment and business plans

Dependents’ Educational Assistance – DEA (Chapter 35)

For spouses and children of veterans who are permanently disabled or deceased due to service.
• Monthly education stipend
• Applies to college, trade schools, apprenticeships

• College degrees (associate, bachelor’s, master’s)

• Technical and trade schools

• Commercial pilot training (Part 141 flight schools)

• Drone / UAS certification programs (including FAA Part 107)

• Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)

• Firefighter academies

• EMT and paramedic certification programs

• Cybersecurity certifications (CompTIA, CISSP, CEH, etc.)

• IT and networking certifications (Cisco, AWS, Microsoft)

• Skilled trades (HVAC, welding, electrical, plumbing, automotive)

• Project management certifications (PMP, Agile, Scrum)

• Real estate licensing courses

• Truck driving / CDL programs

• Apprenticeships and on‑the‑job training programs

• Vocational and non‑traditional schools

• Licensing and certification test reimbursemen

• Certified SCOs with years of real VA education experience

• Clean, accurate submissions that avoid delays

• Guidance on choosing the right benefit chapter

• Support with monthly verification requirements

• VR&E planning, documentation, and employment pathways

• Transfer of Entitlement (ToE) support for dependents

• Full compliance with VA education regulations and school reporting rules