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CDI Institute is dedicated to the success of our veteran students and is proud to be operated by veterans. Our staff of former service members recognize the unique needs of veterans and their families. Whether making your first adjustment into civilian life or just looking for a change in career, as our programs grow, we are committed to increasing our outreach and resources specific to veterans like you.
G.I. Bill ® and VR&E Proudly Accepted
CDI is proud to accept GI Bill ® benefits for students. If you are interested in using your GI Bill ® benefits to attend CDI, please contact us. Tuition and other costs can currently be covered for veterans eligible for the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program. You will need to initiate this process with the VA to determine eligibility and details. Click here to get more details about the VR&E program and how to apply, or feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Veterans Codes & Important Info
- VA FORM 22-1990 – FOR NEW APPLICANTS
- VA FORM 22-1995 – FOR CHANGE OF PROGRAM
- VA ADDRESS
VA Regional Office
PO Box 8888
Muskogee, OK 74402-8888
Helpful Links
Available Grants for Veterans
CDI offers grants to military veterans. To qualify, we ask that you provide proof of your current enlistment or discharge from active military service. The grant is applied directly to the application fee.
For Military Families
CDI’s Institute is located approximately 12 miles from Luke Air Force Base providing proximity to military services. If you are the spouse or dependent of a service member and are interested in using my Career Advancement Account (myCAA) benefits to pay for your tuition at CDI, please click here to contact us for more information.
Individuals serving an aggregate period of active duty after September 10, 2001, of: % of maximum benefit payable:
- At least 36 months 100
- At least 30 continuous days and discharged due to service-connected disability 100
- At least 30 months < 36 months 90
- At least 30 months < 36 months 80
- At least 18 months < 24 months 70
- At least 12 months < 18 months 60
- At least 6 months < 12 months 50
- At least 90 days < 6 months 40
Financial Resources for Veterans
Arizona 211 Community Information and Referral Services
Dial 211 or 1-877-211-8661. An operator will help you find the appropriate resources closest to your residence.
American Legion
602-264-7706
Possible one-time assistance for rent, utilities, and food.
American Red Cross – Grand Canyon Chapter
602-336-6660
Assistance for rent, utilities, food, and other services available for Active Duty, Retired, Reservist, and National Guard (activated for more than 30 days)
AZ VFW Charities
Online Application for Financial Assistance
Boots for Our Troops
844-838-2368
Possible one-time assistance for rent, utilities, and food
Community Actions Programs
Phoenix
(must be a City of Phoenix resident/or pay a City of Phoenix water bill)
John F. Long Family Services Center
602-262-6510/1-866-807-9994
3454 N. 51st Ave Phoenix 85031
(M-F 7:30 am – 5 pm)
Sunnyslope Family Services Center
602-495-5229/1-866-853-3828
914 W. Hatcher Rd. Phoenix 85021
(M-F 7:30 am – 5 pm)
Travis L. Williams Family Services Center
602-534-4732/1-866-882-1778
4732 S. Central Ave Phoenix 85040
(M-F 7:30 am – 5 pm)
Senior Intake Line
602-262-6631
(Appts taken 1 pm Mondays)
Mesa
635 E Broadway Rd. Mesa 85204
480-833-9200
Tempe
2150 E Orange St. Tempe 85281
480-350-5880
Chandler/ Gilbert:
345 S. California St. Chandler 85225
480-963-1423
Buckeye
210 S. 6th St. Bldg. 700
623-925-3911
Avondale
328 W Western Ave Avondale 85323
623-333-2703
Glendale
5850 W Glendale Ave Glendale 85301
(for Glendale residents only)
623-930-2854
Tolleson
9555 W Van Buren Tolleson 85353
623-936-2760
Scottsdale
7700 E. Roosevelt St. Scottsdale 85257
(M-F / 8 am – 5 pm)
480-312-2323
Guadalupe
9241 S Avenida del Yaqui Guadalupe 85283
(M-F / 8 am – 5 pm)
480-505-5385
Peoria
(Includes Sun Cities & Youngtown)
8335 W. Jefferson Peoria 85380
623-979-3911
Surprise & El Mirage Utility & Rental Assistance
DAV Chap 20 (Glendale)
623-931-7320 (9 am – 12:30 pm)
Emergency assistance for utilities, rent
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF Grant) – Homeless Prevention & Rapid Re-housing
UMOM
(Phoenix & West Valley)
602-466-1655
Save The Family
(East Valley)
480-898-0228 x106
US Vets - Single Veterans / No Dependents
Keith Root – SSVF Case Manager
Primavera (Tucson)
Pinal County Veteran Service Office
Yuma County Veteran Service Office
22 Until None
www.22untilnone.org
One-time assistance with utilities or food ONLY (Active, Reserves, NG, OTH (depending on circumstances of discharge, NO BCD) / Veteran can apply online and follow instructions).
AZ Heroes to Hometown
https://azheroestohometowns.org/about/
Possible emergency assistance for rent, utilities, and food.
Arizona Military Family Relief Fund
602-234-8403
Currently deployed AZ Service Member, KIA/WIA or Post 9/11 AZ vet w/military related hardship.
Armed Forces Foundation
205-547-4713
Injured Combat Veteran with family separated no more than 18 months
DAV Chap 24 (Sun Cities, El Mirage, and Surprise)
505-301-0540
Emergency assistance for utilities, rent
Lutheran Social Services
Military Assistance Mission
602-246-6429
All current Arizona military E-6 and below may be eligible for this one-time assistance through MAM as well as Purple Heart recipients post 9/11 regardless of rank.
National Veterans Services Fund Inc.
(800) 521-0198
http://nvsf.org/Home.html
VA Social Worker has to submit a referral / 1 year of service minimum
Operation American Patriot
Operation Second Chance
fax: 1-888-672-4838
Have or expect to have a Military or VA rating of not less than 70% and have a minimum of 6 months of active duty service. VA Social Worker has to submit a referral.
Operation We Are Here
http://www.operationwearehere.com/index.html
One-stop HUB of resources for the military community and military supporters.
The Salvation Army
Glendale Office
623-934-0469
Possible emergency assistance for rent, utilities, and food
Utility Assistance Programs
SRP Economy Price Plan
(Low-income households)
602-236-8888 – Phoenix or (800) 258–4777
APS Energy Support/ Medical Equipment Program
Southwest Gas Low-Income Ratepayer Assistance (LIRA) Program
1-877-860-6020
Application online at the following site: https://myaccount.swgas.com/content/lira
The Society of Saint Vincent De Paul
1-877-211-8661 or 602-266-4673
Provides one-time assistance for rent, mortgage, and utility bills
Military Heroes Fund Office
militaryheroes@penfed.org
703-838-1335
Fax: 703-838-1344
The Military Heroes Fund Emergency Financial Assistance Program offers financial assistance for wounded, ill, and injured OIF and OEF veterans who are experiencing an unexpected financial setback.
http://www.pentagonfoundation.org/site/PageServer?pagename=MHFFinancialAssistance (email or fax application)
Operation Home Front
https://mafa.operationhomefront.net
1-877-264-3968 (Toll-free) or 210-549-4600
For emergency financial assistance, please call the Emergency Assistance Line
Operation Ward 57
http://www.operationward57.org/programs/honor-courage/grants/
Temporary financial assistance, shelter, food, utilities, and health expenses, assistance with childcare, vehicle repairs and other routine household expenses, home, and vehicle adaption, funeral expenses, adaptive equipment, moving assistance, travel, etc. VA rating of not less than 60% / Apply online
Reserve Aid
(972) 934-4731
http://reserveaid.org/wp-content/uploads/RAapp2016.pdf
Reserve Aid only supports Reservists and National Guard members who were activated for service in Iraq/Afghanistan. You must have returned from that deployment within the past two years.
Salute America’s Heroes
888-447-2588
www.saluteheroes.org
Emergency financial assistance for wounded Veterans in Iraq and Afghanistan
USACares
http://www.usacares.org
Post 9/11 Veteran with military-related hardship
Veterans of Foreign Wars: UNMET Needs Program
1-866-789-6333
Post 9/11 Veterans with deployment-related hardship who served active duty within the past 3 years.
https://www.vfw.org/uploadedFiles/VFWorg/MY_VFW/UnmetNeedsApplication
Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
703-291-4605 ext. 110
https://csah.webauthor.com/go/apply.cfm
Assisting veterans who have been severely injured while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom