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Veteran
Local Veterans Assistance and Affairs
Tampa Bay is rich with specialized services for our military veterans, providing education, career, and community resources designed to support a successful transition to civilian life while honoring their service and contributions.
Using Military Benefits
The GI Bill, officially known as the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act, is a US law that provides educational and other benefits to veterans and their families. It has been updated several times since its initial passage in 1944, most notably with the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post-9/11 GI Bill. These benefits can be used for a variety of educational and training opportunities, including college, vocational training, and apprenticeships. The GI Bill provides financial assistance for tuition, fees, books, and supplies.
Many local colleges and universities have programs devoted to helping veteran students succeed in earning their degree. When touring schools, be sure to visit the veterans’ services office to find out about amenities, facilities and programs the school may offer to veterans.
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Local college and university Veterans’ Service Offices:
Complete Tampa Bay
Your Next Mission Starts Here
You’ve served with strength, discipline, and commitment—and those qualities don’t disappear when duty ends. Whether you’re transitioning to civilian life or charting a new path for your career and family, education can be a powerful next step. Complete Tampa Bay connects you with a local coach and resources to help you finish what you started, gain new skills, and unlock opportunities in the workforce and beyond.
You’ve got goals. We’ve got support. And it’s never too late to turn your experience into something even bigger.
Local Veterans Assistance/Affairs
Hillsborough County Veterans Services
Hillsborough County’s Veterans Services assists Veterans, their dependents, and survivors in accessing federal, state, and local benefits. There is never a fee to receive services or visit with any of our qualified Veterans Service Officers.
Pinellas County Veterans Services
Pinellas County Veterans Services, a division of Human Services, assists veterans and their families access benefits provided by the State of Florida, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and other government services.
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay provides a Florida Veterans Support Line (1-844-MyFLVet) staffed by veteran peers, offering emotional support and connections to resources for veterans and their families. This service is available 24/7 and is confidential, regardless of discharge status.
CareerSource Tampa Bay
Career Source Tampa Bay provides employment services, career and professional counseling, resume preparation, and many other services for veterans.
