Virginia Beach, Virginia veteran education benefits: GI Bill, state tuition waivers, and free academic counseling for veterans and dependents.
Virginia Beach (population 459,470) is one of the larger metros in Virginia, and several local and statewide programs serve veterans here. Most VA-administered care for Virginia Beach is delivered through Hampton VA Medical Center. This page lists verified education resources filtered to Virginia Beach, plus the broader Virginia guide for help that is available statewide.
Veterans in crisis: dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net (24/7).
Virginia gives veterans and military families several real education paths: federal GI Bill benefits, Veteran Readiness and Employment for veterans whose service-connected disabilities affect work, and Virginia’s own Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program for certain spouses and children. Public colleges, community colleges, and many private schools across the Commonwealth also have veteran offices that can help you get certified and stay on track.
If you need help now, start with the Virginia Department of Veterans Services at 1-804-786-0286. If you are a spouse or child applying for VMSDEP, or you are not sure which benefit fits your situation, that is the best first call.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Virginia Beach area.
SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Virginia Beach-area veterans.
Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Virginia Beach area.
Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Virginia Beach veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living.
Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes runs hiring fairs, employer fellowships, and corporate fellowship cohorts open to Virginia Beach-area transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
Department of Labor American Job Center serving Virginia Beach veterans.
Priority of service, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staffing, training referrals, and resume support.
These Virginia programs are not based in Virginia Beach but accept residents.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Roanoke-area veterans.
Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Newport News area.
SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Newport News-area veterans.
Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Veterans Resource Center (VRC) and certifying-official support for GI Bill students at community and technical colleges in the Newport News area.
Help with VA Form 22-1995, Yellow Ribbon, and credit-for-prior-learning evaluations.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Alexandria-area veterans.
Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Department of Education-funded TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program serving Arlington-area veterans.
Free academic refresher courses, college application help, financial aid guidance, and transition support for postsecondary success.
Student Veterans of America (SVA) recognized chapters at colleges and universities in the Chesapeake area.
SVA chapters provide peer support, advocacy, and connections to GI Bill, scholarship, and career resources.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected Chesapeake veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living.
Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Start with the resources listed on this page, which are filtered to Virginia Beach and the surrounding Virginia area. If you do not see what you need, expand to the full Virginia education guide or call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838 for an immediate referral.
Veterans in Virginia Beach are typically served by Hampton VA Medical Center. Call 1-877-222-8387 or visit VA.gov/find-locations to confirm the right campus, clinic hours, and what services are offered before you travel.
Most listed resources are free or low-cost for eligible veterans. Eligibility, copays, and waitlists vary by program, so confirm cost and required documents (DD-214, VA award letter, proof of residency) when you call.
