Veteran Education Workshops & Events
Attend the YOUR NEXT MISSION: EDUCATION workshop — a structured session covering degree options, education benefits, transfer credit, and school selection.
YOUR NEXT MISSION: EDUCATION
Veteran Degree & Education Planning Workshop
A structured session covering degree options, education benefits, transfer credit, and school selection — built for veterans, transitioning service members, and military-connected family members.
Workshop dates will be announced when confirmed. We'll notify you when registration opens.
What to Expect at the Workshop
The workshop is a small-group, interactive session — not a lecture. Expect facilitated discussion, individual planning worksheets, and time for questions. The goal is for every attendee to leave with a clearer next step, not a sales pitch.
- Facilitated by a UCSG education advisor (no VA representative in attendance — VA guidance is referenced to official VA sources)
- Group size capped to allow real Q&A — typically 8–15 attendees
- Planning worksheets you can take home and continue using
- Live walkthrough of the VA School Comparison Tool and JST portal
- Time built in for individual goal-setting and one-on-one questions
- No sales pressure — no commitment required to attend
UCSG is not affiliated with the VA, DoD, or any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. VA benefit eligibility and payments are determined by the VA. This workshop is educational; UCSG does not determine or guarantee benefits.
Who Should Attend
Veterans
Who want to start or finish a degree and are unsure where to begin — or which degree fits.
Transitioning service members
Within 6–12 months of separation who want a structured planning process before civilian life.
Guard & Reserve
Balancing civilian careers, drill obligations, and degree completion.
Military spouses & dependents
Considering transferred education benefits or their own degree path.
Workshop Agenda
Goal Setting & Career Alignment
Reviewing Prior Learning & Military Experience
Understanding VA Education Benefits
Choosing a School: The 10-Factor Framework
Building Your Personal Plan
What to Bring
You do NOT need to bring your DD-214, Social Security Number, VA claim number, disability rating, or any medical or banking information. The workshop is educational — UCSG does not collect, store, or transmit sensitive personal data.
- A notebook or laptop for planning worksheets
- A rough idea of your career goal — even if it is still fuzzy
- A list of any prior college courses you remember taking
- Branch of service, dates of service, and any MOS/AFSC/rating titles you recall
- Questions you want answered during Q&A time
- An open mind — the workshop is interactive, not a lecture
Workshop Format & Logistics
Sessions are intentionally small to allow real conversation. Here is what to expect in terms of format, duration, and follow-up.
Format
Live, facilitated, small-group. Most sessions run as a single 90-minute block with short Q&A breaks; some run as two 45-minute virtual sessions. The format for each session is announced during registration.
Platform
Virtual sessions use a standard videoconferencing platform; in-person sessions are hosted at the venue listed on the registration page. Recording is generally not available — attend live to participate.
Materials
Each attendee receives a printable planning worksheet and a resource sheet linking to every official VA and DoD source referenced in the workshop.
Follow-up
Attendees can request an optional 30-minute follow-up with a UCSG education advisor — no commitment, no enrollment pressure. The follow-up is also free.
UCSG is not affiliated with the VA. The workshop references official VA resources for eligibility and benefit verification. The VA determines all benefit eligibility and payment decisions.
Past Workshop Topics
Previous sessions have covered themes such as:
- "From service to a bachelor's degree completion program"
- "Online vs. on-campus: matching format to your life"
- "VR&E and the Post-9/11 GI Bill®: understanding your options"
- "How to read a school's transfer-credit policy before applying"
- "Yellow Ribbon: what it does and does not cover"
- "Graduate school for veterans: MBA, specialized master's, and doctoral planning"
Workshop content is reviewed periodically. Topics and emphasis may vary by session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the workshop free?
Will there be a VA representative present?
When is the next workshop?
Notify Me About Future Workshops
Complete the free veteran degree assessment to request a seat at an upcoming session. Workshop dates will be announced when confirmed. We'll notify you when registration opens.
We do not confirm specific dates, group sizes, presenters, or agendas in advance. Details for each session are shared with registered attendees once the session is finalized.
YOUR NEXT MISSION STARTS HERE
Your Service Was One Chapter.
Let's Plan What Comes Next.
Start with a no-pressure assessment of your goals, prior learning, and the degree paths that may fit your next chapter.
No enrollment commitment required.
Universal Consulting Service Group LLC (UCSG) is an independent education consulting organization. UCSG is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), or any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. References to VA education benefits, the Post-9/11 GI Bill®, the Yellow Ribbon Program, and Veterans Readiness & Employment (VR&E) are for informational purposes only. The VA determines all benefit eligibility, entitlement, and payment decisions. UCSG does not determine, guarantee, or administer veterans education benefits of any kind. Use of "GI Bill®" is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; UCSG makes no claim of affiliation.