Strong Response for New VA Benefit

Within two weeks of being announced, the Veteran Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) has received over 12,000 online applications. The program allows qualifying Veterans between the ages of 35 and 60 to receive up to 12 months of education assistance. Maximum payments are equal to the full-time rate for the Montgomery GI Bill � Active Duty, currently $1,473 monthly. For more information, read the Military.com VRAP GI Bill Factsheet or call VA National Call Center toll free at 1-800-827-1000. Veterans may also access the VRAP application online through eBenefits or sign-up at their local Career Center. Find your nearest Career Center at www.servicelocator.org.

For complete guides to all veterans benefits, visit the Military.com Benefits Center.