Educate · Empower · Elevate
For Veterans and Their Families

Life after service, built with intention.

Private coaching and education that helps veterans understand their benefits, grow their wealth, and build a civilian life worthy of their service.

HundredsVeterans served
NationwidePrivate sessions
Gem Veterans Education Group
EducateEmpower · Elevate
Education OnlyNot accredited by the VA. No legal representation or claims preparation. Read our disclosure
100s Veterans served nationwide Each one guided privately, with care.
Our Position

Not a claims agency. A standard for what comes after.

Gem Veterans Education Group was founded on a simple conviction: the women and men who served deserve the same level of guidance, preparation, and polish that every other ambitious life is given.

We educate. We coach. We build financial confidence that lasts long past the first conversation. Every engagement is private, structured, and designed around one outcome: a veteran who understands their options and moves with certainty.

Programs and Pricing

Choose your engagement.

Two private packages, each shaped around your goals. Payment by Square invoice or Zelle.

Focused Engagement

The Retro Package

Starting at $997

A focused engagement for veterans with a defined need. Full details are shared when you inquire.

Inquire About the Retro Package

Final pricing is confirmed in your client agreement. All sales are final.

RC Rachel L. Council Founder, Gem Veterans Education Group
From the Founder

It began at home, with family.

Before there was a firm, there was a founder learning the process firsthand, guiding herself and trusted family members through every step.

That experience became the foundation of Gem Veterans Education Group: patient, practical education delivered with care, so that no veteran has to navigate life after service uninformed or alone.

Today the firm has served hundreds of veterans nationwide, with a mission that has never changed: help veterans understand their benefits, grow financially, and build lasting civilian success.

Rachel L. Council
In Their Words

Trusted by the veterans we serve.

“
Came to Rachel just as clueless as ever. Rachel was very professional in assuring me that we will get through the process. The communication was spot on from day one.
Shieisha B.Client
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Not hard to get along with and will answer any questions you may have or even if its just to put your mind at ease. As long as you willing to fight she’s willing to stand in the paint with you.
Anthony M.Client
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You also went above and beyond to help me mentally through the process. After telling me to just be patient she gave me other options to work towards as my bills started to add up.
Dianna C.Client
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Rachel Council is by far one of the most efficient person I have ever met. Her work ethic is unparalleled. I have sent personally 7 people to her and she has taken care of all of them the same way she did for me.
Adam H.Client

Shared by clients on Facebook. Every experience is individual, results vary, and no outcome is guaranteed.

How It Works

A private, considered process.

I

Inquiry

Reach us by Facebook Messenger or email and tell us where you intend to go.

II

Agreement

Clear terms, signed before work begins, so expectations are understood on both sides.

III

Invoice

Payment by Square invoice or Zelle, sent to you directly.

IV

Intake and Coaching

Your confidential intake sheet, then structured sessions that move you forward.

Questions

Frequently asked.

Are you accredited by the VA?

No. Gem Veterans Education Group is not accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and is not affiliated with the VA or any government agency. Our services are educational and informational only.

Will you file my claim for me?

No. We do not prepare, present, or file VA claims, and we do not provide legal representation. We teach you how the process works and help you prepare, so you can move through it informed and confident.

How is this different from a VSO or an accredited representative?

Accredited Veterans Service Organizations, attorneys, and claims agents can represent you on a claim, and help from accredited VSOs is free. We do not represent veterans. We provide private education and coaching, including financial and career guidance, alongside whatever representation you choose.

How much does it cost?

The Full Package starts at $1,997 and the Retro Package starts at $997. Final pricing is confirmed in your client agreement before any work begins.

How do I pay?

By Square invoice, which accepts all major credit and debit cards, or by Zelle. Payment details are sent to you directly with your invoice, and we will never ask you to pay any other way.

How do I get started?

Send us an inquiry through our Facebook page or by email. Once your program is confirmed, you will sign your client agreement, receive your invoice, and then complete your client intake sheet.

Do you work with spouses and families?

Yes. Our financial empowerment coaching is designed for veterans and their spouses, and families are welcome to take part in the education process.

Can you guarantee a rating or outcome?

No. No one can guarantee a VA decision, and every experience is individual. All benefit decisions are made by the VA.

Do you offer refunds?

All sales are final. Please review our refund policy before you begin, and reach out to us directly with any questions about your engagement.

Still have a question? Send us a message

The Standard

Educate. Empower. Elevate.

Our promise to every veteran, held together by one more value: integrity.

Educate

We teach how systems work, so decisions are made with understanding, not guesswork.

Empower

Veterans leave every session with clarity and command over their own next steps.

Elevate

Credit, property, and enterprise, approached as the foundation of generational wealth.

Integrity

Clear boundaries, honest guidance, and full transparency about what we do and do not do.

Your Next Chapter

Your service built discipline. Let it build your future.

Send us a private inquiry by Messenger or email. We will listen first, then outline the path forward.

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