External Military Resources

The University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) is dedicated to ensuring that all active-duty and veteran students, their spouses, and dependents have the support they need. Refer to the list below for more information on a variety of external military resources

Paying for School

Active Duty

Learn more about your education benefits at the branch-specific links below or speak with a representative from your designated education center.

Air Force and Space Force: https://www.afpc.af.mil/Career-Management/Military-Tuition-Assistance-Program/

Army: https://www.eis.army.mil/programs/armyignited

Navy: https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/

Marine Corps: Contact your Installation Education Service Officer for more information and to receive one-on-one support.

Coast Guard: https://www.forcecom.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/FORCECOM-UNITS/ETQC/VOLUNTARY-EDUCATION/Tuition-Assistance/

Veterans

• To determine your benefit status, contact a benefits counselor at the Department of Veterans Affairs at 1.888.GIBILL.1 (1.888.442.4551) or visit https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/. You have earned these military education benefits, so be sure you use them.

Spouses

• (MyCAA) The My Career Advancement Account Scholarship Program is a workforce development program that provides up to $4,000 in financial assistance to eligible military spouses who are pursuing a license, certification, or associate degree necessary to gain employment in a career field or occupation.
• Sign up for MySECO (Spouse Education and Career Opportunities), which focuses on education and career preparation for military spouses.

Transition from Military

• Separation Timeline Checklist for Spouses. The checklist is a guide to assist in pre-separation transition tasks.
• If you’re transitioning out of active duty, Reserve, National Guard, or retiring, www.military.com helps with featured transition plans. You can also download the app.
• Review your benefits by state.
• Review the Federal Benefits Handbook for veterans, dependents, and survivors.

Accessing VA Benefits and Services

• Veterans Education Benefits (including various GI Bills)
• Tricare Eligibility
• Pre-discharge Program (Disability Compensation) Healthcare

Taking Care of Yourself

• Visit the website Stress Is Gone. The Android and iPhone application is also available to all who have served and helps to decrease the intensity and frequency of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
• Call Military OneSource to receive confidential help with any aspect of military life.
• My HealthEVet is the VA’s award-winning e-health website that offers veterans, active-duty service members, dependents, and caregivers access to VA health care information and services.
• Headstrong offers a cost-free and confidential treatment program for PTSD, anger management, trauma and loss, and addiction.
• Vet Centers understands and appreciates veterans' war experiences while assisting you and your family members in achieving a successful post-war adjustment in or near your community. All services are free of cost and are strictly confidential.
• The Department of Veterans Affairs put together a comprehensive list of the top 13 VA health support services listed on one document to maintain your physical and mental wellness. Download the document and print out for easy access.
• To show appreciation for their sacrifices and help veterans, Cigna introduced a free national Veteran Support Line available 24/7, 365 days a year. The support line is for all veterans, their families, and caregivers – whether or not the veteran is a Cigna customer. For information, call 1.855.244.6211.

Career Development

• Centurion Military Alliance (CMA) offers workshops that assist with “demilitarizing” your resume, creating confidence for interviews, and identifying the industry or career path that compliments your skills. Sign up for a workshop.
• The mission of Hire Heroes USA is to empower U.S. military members, veterans, and spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce.
• USAJobs Resume Builder helps you apply to a job within the federal government.

Financial Stability

• Need help? USA Cares helps bear the burdens of service by providing post-9/11 military families with financial help, advocacy, and support in their time of need.
• Dial 211! 2-1-1 is a free and confidential service that helps people across North America find the local resources they need. Check to see if 211 is in your neighborhood.

Family Wellness

• Operation Family Caregiver is a program that coaches families of returning service members and veterans to manage the difficulties they face when they come home. This is a personalized program, tailored specifically to the struggles of each family.
• Review the Federal Benefits Handbook for veterans, dependents, and survivors.

Community Engagement

• VSO (Veteran Service Organizations) Veteran Service Officers will help you navigate the DVA’s bureaucracy, and their services are free. They will help with gathering the information necessary to support a claim, filing the claim, and tracking the claim through the VA system. They can also assist with filing appeals for denied claims.
• Team Red White and Blue’s (RWB) mission is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity.

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