Military Benefits Eligibility Checker
Answer a few questions to discover which military and VA benefits you or your family may be eligible for.
10 questions • Takes about 2 minutes
About This Benefits Eligibility Checker
Military service comes with a wide range of benefits, but understanding what you qualify for can be confusing. This eligibility checker helps you identify potential benefits based on your service history, discharge status, and current situation.
Benefits We Check
Healthcare Benefits
TRICARE Prime/Select, Reserve Select (TRS), TAMP transitional coverage, VA Healthcare
Education Benefits
Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, DEA for dependents, MyCAA for spouses
VA Home Loan
No down payment mortgages with competitive rates and no PMI
Disability & Compensation
Disability pay, Aid & Attendance, SAH/SHA home modification grants
Survivor Benefits
DIC, Survivors Pension, CHAMPVA, DEA education benefits
Career & Employment
VR&E for disabled vets, MyCAA, SECO career coaching, federal hiring preference for spouses
Frequently Asked Questions
What healthcare options are available?
Active Duty & Families: TRICARE Prime (HMO-style) or TRICARE Select (more provider flexibility).
Reserve/Guard: TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) - a premium-based plan for drilling reservists and their families.
Recently Separated: TAMP provides FREE 180-day transitional coverage after separation. Must notify TRICARE within 90 days.
Veterans: VA Healthcare for those discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. Priority based on service-connected disabilities and income.
What GI Bill programs are available?
Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33): The most comprehensive option for those who served 90+ days after September 10, 2001. Covers tuition, housing allowance, and books.
Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30): For those who entered service after June 30, 1985 and paid $100/month for 12 months. Must use within 10 years of discharge.
MGIB-Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606): For Reserve and National Guard members with a 6-year service commitment.
How do I qualify for a VA home loan?
VA home loan eligibility requires meeting minimum service requirements: 90 days during wartime, 181 days during peacetime, or 6 years for Reservists/Guard members. You must have been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. Spouses of veterans who died in service or from service-connected disabilities may also be eligible.
What disability and compensation benefits are available?
VA Disability Compensation: Monthly tax-free payments based on your rating (0-100%). You can file even years after leaving service.
Aid and Attendance: Additional monthly payments if you need help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, or eating.
SAH/SHA Grants: Up to $117,000+ for home modifications like wheelchair ramps and accessible bathrooms for severely disabled veterans.
What survivor benefits are available for families?
DIC: Monthly tax-free benefits for surviving spouses, children, or parents when a veteran dies from service-connected causes.
Survivors Pension: Income-based monthly payment for surviving spouses and children of wartime veterans.
CHAMPVA: Healthcare for dependents of 100% P&T disabled veterans.
DEA: Up to 45 months of education benefits for qualifying dependents.
What career benefits are available for military spouses?
MyCAA: Up to $4,000 for portable career training and certifications.
SECO: Free career coaching, resume assistance, and licensing guidance.
Licensure Reimbursement: ~$1,000 per PCS for transferring professional licenses.
Federal Hiring Preference: Noncompetitive hiring authority on USAJOBS.
Military OneSource: Free financial counseling and MilTax services.