Programs & services

Listed on the organization's official site (va.gov), checked Aug 18, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.

• Post-9/11 GI Bill benefitsServes people who served on active duty after September 10, 2001 and need help paying for school or expenses while training for a job.
• Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty programServes people who served at least 2 years on active duty and may qualify for benefits under this program.
• Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve programServes members of the Reserve and National Guard who may qualify for education benefits under this program.
• Yellow Ribbon ProgramServes people whose school participates and can help pay tuition costs that the Post-9/11 GI Bill doesn’t cover.
• Tuition Assistance Top-UpServes people whose college tuition costs more than what’s covered by the Tuition Assistance program.
• $600 Buy-Up programServes people who want to get more money each month through GI Bill monthly payments.
• Edith Nourse Rogers STEM ScholarshipServes eligible Veterans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill or dependents using the Fry Scholarship to get added benefits.
• Tutorial assistanceServes people using VA educational benefits who are struggling with the coursework and may need help paying for a tutor.

Eligibility

If you need help paying for school or covering expenses while you’re training for a job and you’ve served on active duty after September 10, 2001, find out if you can get education benefits through the Post-9/11 GI Bill. If you served at least 2 years on active duty, find out if you qualify for benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty program. If you’re a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard Reserve, Army National Guard, or Air National Guard, find out if you qualify for education benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve program.

How to reach them

• Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838

  24/7 — connects veterans who are homeless or at risk with local help.
• Visit www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits
• Serves all of Alabama