Education and Training – U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Florida Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC)
888-442-4551
www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/ The Office of Education and Training assists Veterans, service members, and their qualified family members with needs like paying college tuition, finding the right school or training program, and getting career counseling. https://floridasbdc.org/get-training/ The Florida SBDC network offers hundreds of live training events, both in-person and online, across the state each year. These training events provide current and practical information on business topics ranging from business basics to more advanced management skills. These events include workshops, seminars, conferences, peer- to-peer roundtables, networking, and matchmaking. They also offer on-demand training videos. www.vets.gov/gi-bill-comparison-tool The GI Bill Comparison Tool helps Veterans search and compare approved schools, employers, exams, licenses, and certifications to see how much their VA benefits can help cover. www.consumerfinance.gov/servicemembers CFPB’s Office of Servicemember Affairs (OSA) works to help military families overcome unique financial challenges by providing educational resources, monitoring complaints, and working with other agencies to solve problems faced by servicemembers. https://www.helpflvets.org/ The Florida Veterans Foundation (FVF) Emergency Financial Assistance Program, in partnership with Project VetRelief (PVR), provides crucial financial support to Florida Veterans facing urgent hardships. This program assists with essential needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and other unexpected expenses to help prevent homelessness and financial instability. Eligible Veterans can apply for assistance through Project VetRelief: https://projectvetrelief.org/emergency-assistance-request/ https://www.veteransunited.com/ Veterans United assists Veterans and military families in becoming homeowners by offering a VA loan, a mortgage option backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. VA purchase loans allow Veterans to buy single-family homes, condominiums, manufactured homes, multiunit properties (like a duplex) and even new construction.
850-898-3479
888-442-4551
GI Bill Comparison Tool – U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Financial Resources
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
855-411-2372 TTY: 855-729-2372
Florida Veterans Foundation
850-782-4305
Veterans United Home Loans
1-855-258-3548
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