1. SECTIONS 6.1-6.5 Objective: Review available transition support and assistance resources Support and Assistance 6.1-1

2. Starting Your Own Business Small Business Assistance for Veterans Page 159 TAP Manual Small Business 6.5-1 FO&D

3. Small Business Administration and Partners Services and Programs Include: SBA Loan Guaranties Microloans Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster www.sba.gov/content/fact-sheet-military-reservist- economic-injury-disaster-loan-program www.sba.gov/content/fact-sheet-military-reservist- economic-injury-disaster-loan-program Venture Capital Surety Bond Guarantee Program Small Business 6.5-2

4. Programs and Services (Cont.) SCORE Counseling Online Training Federal Contracting Assistance Advocacy Regulatory Fairness Small Business 6.5-3

5. Information Online For Veterans and Service Connected Veterans www.sba.gov/vetswww.sba.gov/vets For Self-employed Reserve and National Guard Members www.sba.gov/reservistswww.sba.gov/reservists See handout for additional websites to specific programs Small Business 6.5-4

6. Support and Assistance Federal Student Aid Overview Federal Student Aid- 1

7. What is Federal Student Aid? Federal Student Aid An office of the U.S. Department of Education ensures that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally funded or federally guaranteed financial assistance for education beyond high school. Federal Student Aid- 2 “We consistently champion the promise of postsecondary education to all Americans — and its value to our society.”

8. Federal Student Aid- 3 What is Federal Student Aid? Most basic eligibility requirements are that you must: Demonstrate financial need Be a U.S. citizen (or, for most programs, an eligible noncitizen) Have a valid Social Security number and, Be qualified to obtain a postsecondary education Possess either a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate

9. How To Apply Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Review your Student Aid Report (SAR) Contact the school(s) you might attend Contact financial aid office Federal Student Aid- 4

10. For More Information Visit the Web Site: www.federalstudentaid.ed.govwww.federalstudentaid.ed.gov or call Federal Student Aid Information Center (FSAIC) 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) TTY 1-800-730-8913 1-319-337-5665 (not a toll free number) Federal Student Aid- 5

11. Closing CRITIQUES EXPECTATIONS MET FOLLOW-UP SERVICES Closing-1

12. Closing Closing- 2 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND COMMITMENT TO THE NATION! Good Luck! FO&D