  {"id":41,"date":"2021-02-18T02:08:13","date_gmt":"2021-02-18T02:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/admission\/veterans\/?page_id=41"},"modified":"2024-03-01T19:40:43","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T19:40:43","slug":"resources-and-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/admission\/veterans\/resources-and-services\/","title":{"rendered":"External Resources and Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<h3>Military-Related Web Sites<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afrotc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Air Force ROTC<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a>\u2014Very useful information about the Air Force ROTC program.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acp-usa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Corporate Partners<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Mentorship for veterans to facilitate transition into the civilian workforce<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goarmy.com\/rotc.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Army ROTC<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a>\u2014Very useful information about the Army ROTC program.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dantes.mil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DANTES (Defense Activities for Non-Traditional Education Support)<\/a>\u2014Main site for information about DANTES that provides up-to-date news regarding tuition assistance programs, information workshops, and testing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.defense.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOD<\/a>\u2014Official site of the United States Department of Defense.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gibill.va.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GI Bill<\/a>\u2014Veterans Administration site for information on GI Bill educational benefits for active and former service members; contains online forms needed to apply for benefits.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iava.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a>\u2014a place for OIF\/OEF veterans to connect to what\u2019s important to them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.military.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Military.com<\/a>\u2014A very well researched and complete site covering a large assortment of military related topics including benefits of service.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militaryonesource.mil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MilitaryOneSource<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 a comprehensive website for all military related questions or concerns.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Military Officers Association of America \" href=\"https:\/\/www.moaa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Military Officers Association of America<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a>\u2013 find scholarships, grants, and loans.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newjersey.gov\/military\/sitemap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a>\u2013 all NJ State Veterans Affairs resources.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneygeek.com\/education\/college\/resources\/financial-aid-guide-for-veterans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scholarship &amp; Financial Aid Guide for Veterans<\/a>\u2014This guide offers great resources for active &amp; retired military personnel, as well as scholarships specifically for children and grandchildren of those who have served.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studentveterans.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Veterans of America<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a>\u2014This site provides military veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and following graduation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.todaysmilitary.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Today\u2019sMilitary.Com<\/a>\u2014A good site for anyone considering a military career, with information on over 4,000 military jobs plus links for students, parents, counselors and teachers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmilitary.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">USMilitary.Com<\/a>\u2014Very extensive and helpful site containing numerous links to all aspects of the military, including career and educational information. A must visit!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Veterans Administration<\/a>\u2014Official site of the Department of Veterans Affairs; contains links for information on major programs and benefits.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneygeek.com\/careers\/resources\/veterans-job-search-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Veteran\u2019s Guide to Job Hunting<\/a>\u2014Know the basic documents needed for a job search, job opportunities specific to veterans &amp; advice on how to make the transition back to civilian life.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebenefits.va.gov\/ebenefits-portal\/ebenefits.portal?_nfpb=true&amp;_portlet.async=false&amp;_pageLabel=ebenefits_myeb_vonapp1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VONAPP<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a>\u2014An official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website that enables service members, veterans and their beneficiaries, and other designated individuals to apply for benefits online.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ&#8217;s University Veterans<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 If you would like to contact the VA during off hours from class about your VA education or health benefits or looking for future employment, use any of the links below.<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>If you would like to research, find, access, and, in time, manage your VA benefits and personal information please visit and\/or register at<span>\u00a0<\/span><a title=\"eBenefits: Veterans Affairs\" href=\"https:\/\/warriorcare.dodlive.mil\/caregiver-resources\/nrd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">warriorcare.dodlive.mil\/caregiver-resources\/nrd\/<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If you are looking for a job or are an employer committed to hiring Veterans, please register on the Veterans Employment Center\u2122 (VEC) at:<span>\u00a0<\/span><a title=\"Careers and Employment: Veterans Affairs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/careers-employment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.va.gov\/careers-employment\/<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If you are seeking employment in the federal government, particularly the VA, our VA for Vets high-tech tools and resources can help. Visit online at<span>\u00a0<\/span><a title=\"VA for Vets\" href=\"https:\/\/vaforvets.va.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vaforvets.va.gov<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>or call<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"tel:+18558248387\">1-855-824-8387<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also send the VA a secure email that will usually be answered within 48 hours and search for answers to frequently asked questions and register to be notified of any updates to the information. This contact method is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can also be utilized worldwide. It&#8217;s easy, just visit <a title=\"Support Site for GI Bill\" href=\"https:\/\/ask.va.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AskVA.gov<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>to enter the \u201cAsk a Question\u201d site or to review frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to call the VA Education Benefits Center, dial<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"tel:+18884424551\">1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551)<\/a>. This line only accepts calls from 7 a.m. \u2013 6 p.m. central time Monday \u2013 Friday and the wait time can be 20 minutes or more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Military-Related Web Sites Air Force ROTC\u00a0\u2014Very useful information about the Air Force ROTC program. American Corporate Partners\u00a0\u2013 Mentorship for veterans to facilitate transition into the civilian workforce Army ROTC\u00a0\u2014Very useful information about the Army ROTC program. 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