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Topics on education benefits and employment protections including the GI Bill, post military training, and employment rights.

The Stateside Legal Advocate Tool Kit

Below are several toolkits and resources that will help you assist a veteran in need. They include links to specific laws, regulations, and veteran resources. Please contact us if you know of a helpful tool that is not included here.

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DD Form 214, Discharge Papers and Separation Documents

Read what a DD 214 is and when you might need it.

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Veterans Guide to Education Benefits

The Montgomery G.I. Bill (“GI Bill”) has helped thousands of veterans receive a college education or vocational training after service. This article provides information and resources for the various VA educational benefit programs.

Enactment of the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020

The Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020 was enacted on January 5, 2021. Read how this Act helps Veterans, Servicemembers, and their families protect their rights.

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A Servicemember’s Guide to Student Loan Interest Rates

Since August 14, 2008, the Higher Education Opportunity Act has also made it possible for servicemembers to use the SCRA to have their interest rate reduced to six (6) percent on federal student loans that were taken prior to their entry into active duty.

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The Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children

Frequent moves and deployment can create problems for children of military families who are still in school, as a result of different rules and requirements between school districts.

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Chapter 35 - Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA)

Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA) provides education and training benefits to eligible dependents of certain servicemembers and veterans. Read more about it here.

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USERRA Return Notification to Employer

Job protections available to servicemembers when they are called into military service.

Changes Made to Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Some new changes to the PSLF program specifically benefit those with military service. This article explains more about those benefits and who is eligible.

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