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Are you a veteran? Start with the state's Veteran's Services.

Also explore:

• The GI Bill
• VetCorps
• Washington's Department of Veteran's Affairs
• List of academic schools with VA approved programs
• VA's vocational rehabilitation and employment program.
• Veterans Military Crosswalk job search tool

Interested in attending a military academy?
The armed forces each have their own academies. Students are accepted on a highly competitive basis. Applicants to all service academies, except the United States Coast Guard Academy, are required to obtain a nomination to the schools. Nominations may be made by Congressional Representatives, Senators, the Vice President and the President. Applicants to the Coast Guard Academy compete in a direct nationwide competitive process.If you are admitted to an academy you can save significant money as tuition, books, board, and medical and dental care are fully paid for all four years. 

• United States Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs, Colorado) 
• United States Coast Guard Academy (New London, Connecticut) 
• United States Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point, New York)
• United States Military Academy (West Point, New York) 
• United States Naval Academy (Annapolis, Maryland) 

Are you a veteran and not sure what you want to do?
Assess your talents and skills in Career Bridge's Explore Careers section.
Use My Next Move for Vets to see how your military skills apply to a civilian career.

Now find the education you need to land a job outside of uniform.