Most states have benefits for Veterans in addition to the Federal VA benefits that Veterans are eligible for. The benefits will differ according to which state the Veteran lives in. Arkansas State Benefits Arkansas Game and Fish Commission The Resident…
Why is there a need for a Veteran friendly job guide? Jobs are readily available at the moment with many companies promising hiring bonuses. Just a cursory search online yields hiring rates up to $2,000 with $2-$4 raises after 90…
There are currently 423 areas in the National Park System of the United States, covering over 85 million acres. The wonderful news is, Veterans have free access to all of them. It doesn’t stop there. US Military, Veterans, and Gold…
Do FAFSA and the GI Bill work together? What is FAFSA? Do I need to file a FAFSA in order to get my GI Bill? These are just some of the questions we hear regarding Veterans using the GI Bill….
In addition to the GI Bill, the VA provides education benefits for qualifying dependents and survivors of Veterans through Chapter 35 benefits. These benefits are in the form of the Fry Scholarship and Dependents Education Assistance. The two benefits are…
The U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) reports that 1 out of 10 small businesses are Veteran owned small businesses. According to a recent study, Veterans are 45% more likely to start their own business. That means approximately 2.4 million…
Last year was a tough year. The nation was dealing with the COVID Pandemic. Vaccines were just beginning. And no one knew what the future was going to bring. Yet in the midst of all of the uncertainty Veterans had…
There are many circumstances to be concerned with regarding a VA Pension. Veterans or surviving spouses often do not know what to report to the VA when they are receiving a Pension. There are cases in which even Lawyers have…
As we go into a new year, you may be thinking about education opportunities and new career directions. For Veterans, the first thought that generally comes to mind for education is the GI Bill. However, what happens when the GI…
What do the Northwest Arkansas Foodbank and Veterans have to do with each other? Potentially a lot! Even Veterans can be susceptible to food insecurity. The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) organized to help communities in Northwest Arkansas….
