Personalized Career Planning and Guidance (PCPG)

The Personalized Career Planning and Guidance (PCPG) program offers educational and career counseling services to eligible service members, veterans, and their dependents. PCPG is a program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and used to be called Chapter 36 Educational and Career Counseling.

Who Can Get PCPG Benefits?

You can get PCPG services if your military discharge was (or will be) under conditions other than dishonorable and you are:

• A veteran or dependent currently eligible for or getting VA education benefits, or
• A military service member who will be discharged from active duty within the next 6 months, or
• A veteran who left military service within the last 12 months.

The VA has a good video about the PCPG program.

What You Get

The services offered by PCPG vary depending on your needs. They can include:

• Help deciding which civilian or military jobs you want
• Guidance to find the right training program for you or to choose the field you want to study
• Support in creating resumes and action plans to meet your personal goals
• Skills assessments
• Counseling to help you deal with any challenges you face in transitioning to civilian or academic life

How To Apply

There are a few ways you can apply for PCPG Benefits:

• Online with VA Form 25-8832
• By downloading VA Form 27-8832 (PDF), the Personalized Career Planning and Guidance (PCPG) Application, and then
  Mailing it to:
  VBA Claims Intake Center
  P.O. Box 5210
  Janesville, WI 53547-5210, or
• In person at the VA's Phoenix Regional Office or a VetSuccess On Campus (VSOC) office.