Skip to Content

Choosing GI Bill approved schools

Find GI Bill approved schools and compare benefits with the GI Bill Comparison Tool. You can use your GI Bill benefits at some—but not all—schools. Use the resources listed here to search for GI Bill approved schools, compare the benefits you’ll receive at different schools, and get more advice to help you choose a school.

Learn about GI Bill benefits at different schools

Get guidance on choosing and paying for a school

  • Play our “Know Before You Go” video to get advice from other Veterans based on their experiences using the GI Bill.
    Go to the video on using the GI Bill (YouTube)
  • Read our “Factors to Consider When Choosing a School” guide to using the GI Bill.
    Download the guide (PDF)
  • Visit the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Paying for College website for tools and resources to help you make smart decisions about paying for your college education.
    Visit the Paying for College website
  • Go to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard website to compare schools by programs, degrees, location, and size. And get more information about the schools you’re considering, like the average annual cost, graduation rate, and average salaries of school alumni.
    Visit the College Scorecard website
  • Visit the Federal Trade Commission’s consumer website for helpful tips and information on managing money, credit, and debt.
    Visit the Federal Trade Commission’s website