Education and training assistance

(d) Commissary and exchange privileges. IVS members are eligible for extended

commissary and exchange privileges for a period of two years after separation,

subject to the Status of Forges Agreements overseas.

(e) Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DODDS) extensions, subject to

Status of Forces Agreements overseas. IVS members are eligible to maintain

enrollment in DODDS programs, providing each child has completed the 11th

grade by the separating member's date of separation.

(5) Education and training assistance including at least:

(a) Counseling on the Montgomery G.I. Bill and Veterans' Educational Assistance

Program.

(b) Job training opportunities under the Job Partnership Act. Members have 180

days after separation to apply. Encourage them to check on their eligibility with

their State employment office before they separate from active duty.

(c) Importance and use of DD, 295, Application for the Evaluation of Learning

Experiences During Military Service, and CGI Form 1560/06a, Coast Guard

Institute Military Training and Education Credit Documentation Service. Ideally,

separating members should request their educational transcripts at least 90 days

before their separation date. Preseparation counselors shall encourage separating

members to use this information to assist them in converting their military

training and skills into language civilian employers will understand.

(6) Transitional health care and life insurance.

(a) Advise separating members they may purchase continued health insurance for

18 months, including pre-existing conditions coverage. Also advise separating

members dental care insurance under the Family Member Dental Plan

does not continue after separation.

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