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Application for VR&E Services

Veterans Transition Services, Inc.

VA INDUSTRY PARTNER

APPLICATION FOR COUNSELING

Information And Instructions For Completing the Application

 

This VA form 28-8832 is also available on the Internet at www.va.gov/vaforms.

VA VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL COUNSELING HELP IS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE if you meet one of the following conditions:

You are a veteran or dependent eligible for educational benefits under a program that VA administers;

You were discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not more than 1 year ago;

You are on active duty and two years or less remain before your scheduled release or discharge from service.

 

You may get counseling about any matter, including personal problems, related to:

Career choice and career preparation

School or job training

Job selection and job search

What is discussed in counseling depends on you, your situation and needs. You can learn more about yourself; career opportunities and requirements; training possibilities; sources of financial aid; and how to carry through on plans that you make.

HOW TO GET COUNSELING

 

Complete this VA APPLICATION and send it with the COVER LETTER  to the nearest United States Department of Veterans Affairs office

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Or, to get the address of the local VA office call 1-800-827-1000 toll-free. If you have received a DD214, you should attach a copy of it, unless you are still on active duty or if you are applying as a dependent of a veteran. VA will arrange for a counselor to meet with you. There is no charge for counseling, but you will have to pay your own travel. (Please note: counseling is not available in foreign countries except the Republic of the Philippines)

This form is an application for counseling only. Do not use this form to apply for VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (Chapter 31) (use the VA form 28-1900, Disabled Veterans Application For Vocational Rehabilitation) or VETERAN'S EDUCATION ASSISTANCE (Chapter 30, 32, 1606 or 1607) (use the VA Form 22-1990, Application For VA Education Benefits). These forms are available on the Internet at:

 www.va.gov/vaforms.

California Regional Offices

 

San Diego Regional Office   

 

Los Angeles Regional Office

 

San Francisco / Oakland Regional Office

            

Department of Veterans Affairs

 

Veterans Affairs National Offices

Regional Offices

 

    

     Kentucky VA Regional Office

 

     Ohio VA Regional Office