The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a lentivirus (a subgroup of retrovirus) that causes HIV infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).IDS is a condition in humans in which progressive failure of the immune system allows life-threatening opportunistic infections and cancers to thrive. Without treatment, average survival time after infection with HIV is estimated to be 9 to 11 years, depending on the HIV subtype.
Learn More. VA provides education and training opportunities for certain Veteransâ spouses, dependents, and survivors through various programs to help cover the cost of tuition, housing, books, and supplies. Education benefits may be used toward a traditional degree, non-college degree, on-the-job training, apprenticeships, and more.
Call 1-888-GI BILL-1 (888-442-4551) to have the application mailed to you. VA Education and Training VA can help you cover the cost of furthering your education and skills through benefits for tuition, housing, training, and other expenses related to your education. VAâs education and training benefits are provided through these GI BillÂ® programs: Post-9/11 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program to help pay tuition costs for private, out-of-state, or graduate school