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Correspondence training

Correspondence training (coursework completed by mail, online, or by some other device) may be a good option for you if you want to take classes from home or if you live far from any schools. Find out how your VA education benefits may help pay for correspondence training.

Can I use my VA education benefits for correspondence training?

Several GI Bill programs cover correspondence training. 

Who’s covered?

  • Veterans
  • Qualified dependents

Note: Children using Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance or Fry Scholarship benefits may not enroll in correspondence training.

What benefits can I get?

We’ll pay you back for the cost of your correspondence training classes. 

We base payment amounts on the specific GI Bill program you’re using.

Check the current payment rates


How do I get these benefits?

You’ll need to apply for benefits.

Apply for education benefits