In this episode, Tyler chats with Tramaine Carroll-Payne, Interim Director of Education Programs at the Virginia Department of Veteran Services, about utilizing your GI Bill towards building your educational and vocational skills. The State Approving Agency is in charge of making sure schools are working collectively to be in compliance and providing accredited programs and to ensure there is no wasted resources provided to our veteran community.

If you are interested in whether a school is approved visit the WEAMS PUBLIC Institution Search website

Important Links

Department of Veterans Services Website

School Certifying Official Handbook

SAA Technical Assistance Handbook

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