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Which courses, formats and payment arrangements are open to you depends on your education benefit and the program you choose. We’ll help you sort out what applies before you enroll.
For Veterans, active-duty service members, and spouses and dependents with eligible VA education benefits.
Payment depends on your route. Chapter 33 certification prep is paid upfront by you and reimbursed by VA later; approved in-person training is paid by VA to the school. Not every course or format is covered. Compare routes
Prefer to talk? Call a veteran advisor at 800-698-5501, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern.
Pick one to see how it works at Training Camp. It’s a shortcut, not an eligibility check, and you can skip it.
Your choice is copied into the inquiry form. Your Certificate of Eligibility or VA education letter shows which benefit you have.
Choose a benefit above to see what it covers at Training Camp, or .
For Veterans and service members with at least 90 days of active duty after September 10, 2001, or other qualifying service.
Compare the two Chapter 33 routes below. They are paid differently.
For spouses and children who received Post-9/11 benefits transferred by a service member through DoD.
Choose “Transferred Post-9/11” in the form and an advisor will confirm which routes apply to you.
For Veterans who served at least two years on active duty and paid into the program, usually $100 a month for their first year.
Payment works differently from Chapter 33. An advisor confirms how it applies before you enroll.
For members of the Selected Reserve, including the Army and Air National Guard, with a six-year service obligation.
Payment works differently from Chapter 33. An advisor confirms how it applies before you enroll.
For spouses and children of Veterans or service members who died, are missing or captured, or are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected disability.
Payment works differently from Chapter 33. An advisor confirms how it applies before you enroll.
For Veterans and service members with a service-connected disability that limits their ability to work.
Talk with your VR&E counselor first. How to coordinate with your counselor.
Your Certificate of Eligibility or VA education letter shows which benefit you have and how much entitlement is left.
You can also check your remaining benefits on VA.gov.
A+ and Network+ is our starting point for help desk and network roles, and prior experience isn’t required. Security+ and CCNA are common next steps.
See beginner-friendly options →With Chapter 33 there are two routes at Training Camp. The difference is how payment works, not just where you sit.
Chapter 33. Other benefits: see below.
Chapter 33 only. Nine approved courses.
Class length isn’t the same as entitlement charged. How much entitlement a course uses depends on your benefit and route, not only the days you spend in class. How VA charges entitlement
Chapters 30, 1606 and 35 can be used for approved in-person training and test-fee reimbursement, but the Chapter 33 prep approval doesn’t apply and payment works differently. VR&E covers training only as part of a plan your counselor authorizes. Compare benefits
Post-9/11 and Montgomery GI Bill® benefits can be used on active duty, but the payment rules are different. Check with your base education office or VA about payment and entitlement before you enroll.
Having used a benefit before doesn’t mean it’s still available. Check your remaining benefits on VA.gov or download your education letter.
Tell us what you’re considering. An advisor will help you sort out:
Please don’t include your Certificate of Eligibility, entitlement balance, or medical or disability details. We ask for what’s needed during enrollment. VA, not Training Camp, decides eligibility and payment.
VA approval applies to specific courses and formats. You can check Training Camp in VA’s GI Bill® Comparison Tool (facility code 25835438).
You pay Training Camp before class and request VA reimbursement afterward. No housing allowance. Formats below are the ones approved for this route.
Note: The CCNP Security exam (300-745) is not approved for VA reimbursement.
Dates, daily class hours (with time zone) and tuition aren’t listed here. Request them and an advisor will send current options, including the amount and due date of each charge. “Live online” describes the format approved for this route; several of these certifications are also offered in person through the separate NCD route below.
Approved for in-person attendance at approved locations and schedules. With Chapter 33, VA pays eligible tuition to the school. An advisor confirms the location and dates before you enroll.
| Boot camp | Length | Experience | Exam voucher | Also a Chapter 33 online prep course? | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CompTIA A+ and Network+ | 7 days | New to IT. Prior experience helps but isn’t required. | Vouchers for all three exams included* | No | Request dates for CompTIA A+ and Network+ |
| CompTIA Security+ | 4 days | Foundational. Assumes Network+-level knowledge. | Exam voucher included* | Yes, see prep | Request dates for CompTIA Security+ |
| Cisco CCNA | 5 days | Cisco sets no prerequisites. Basic IP addressing knowledge helps. | Exam voucher included* | Yes, see prep | Request dates for Cisco CCNA |
| CompTIA Linux+ | 5 days | Some basic IT experience recommended. | Exam voucher included* | No | Request dates for CompTIA Linux+ |
| Cisco CCNP Enterprise | 10 days | CCNA or equivalent knowledge recommended. | Exam voucher included* | No | Request dates for Cisco CCNP Enterprise |
| EC-Council CEH | 5 days | Official training (this course) or two years of information security work. | Exam voucher included* | Yes, see prep | Request dates for EC-Council CEH |
| ISACA CISM | 4 days | Ask an advisor | Exam voucher included* | Yes, see prep | Request dates for ISACA CISM |
| ISC2 CISSP | 6 days | For experienced security professionals moving into leadership. | Exam voucher included* | Yes, see prep | Request dates for ISC2 CISSP |
| ISC2 CCSP | 6 days | Five years of paid IT work required for certification. | Exam voucher included* | Yes, see prep | Request dates for ISC2 CCSP |
| PMI PMP | 4 days | For veterans who led teams and missions. | Exam voucher included* | No | Request dates for PMI PMP |
* As listed on each boot camp’s course page. Ask an advisor how the exam is billed and claimed with your benefit. Dates, class hours and approved locations are sent on request.
Payment depends on your benefit and route. Ask for the amount and due date of every charge in writing before you pay.
Your itemized invoice shows the prep course and the exam as separate charges. Amounts are sent with your training options.
Submit VA Form 22-10272 with your receipt and documents.
Submit VA Form 22-0803. VA can repay an approved test fee up to $2,000 per test, even if you don’t pass.
Reimbursement comes after you pay, never before. Plan to cover the full invoice yourself. VA processing times vary, and reimbursement is subject to VA eligibility, approved expenses and remaining entitlement.
VA pays eligible tuition to the school. An advisor explains any costs for your situation, and when they’re due, before you enroll.
Housing may be available, depending on your eligibility and enrollment.
Payment arrangements differ from Chapter 33. An advisor confirms how your benefit pays for approved training and test fees before you enroll.
VR&E: only training your counselor authorizes in your plan.
We’ll confirm the course and format are approved for your benefit and send you the details in writing.
Chapter 33 prep route. Training Camp gives you the invoice and documents and walks you through each form. You submit the reimbursement requests to VA.
Confirm the approved delivery format for your course. Provide your Chapter 33 Certificate of Eligibility through our enrollment process.
You pay in full before attending. You get an itemized invoice that shows the prep course and the exam as separate charges.
Keep your payment receipt and the enrollment or completion documents Training Camp gives you.
After the course, submit VA Form 22-10272 with the required documents.
Submit VA Form 22-0803 with your exam payment receipt and your test results or other evidence VA accepts. Approved exams can qualify even if you don’t pass.
Filling out a form online and submitting your claim can be separate steps. For the exam form, VA asks you to download the completed form and then upload it through QuickSubmit or mail it. Check VA’s licensing and certification page for the current steps before you submit.
VA processing times vary. Send complete documents with each request to avoid delays.
Apply for education benefits at va.gov and get your Certificate of Eligibility. It shows which benefit you have and how much entitlement is left.
Look through the approved in-person courses and choose the certification that fits the job you want.
We’ll confirm the course, location and schedule are approved for your benefit, then help you pick dates.
We certify your enrollment with VA. After your exam, you can request reimbursement for an approved test with VA Form 22-0803.
Each benefit has its own rules. Training Camp’s certification prep approval covers Chapter 33 only.
| Benefit | Approved in-person training (NCD) | Certification test fees | Our Chapter 33 prep approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Ch. 33) | Yes, for approved courses | Reimbursement up to $2,000 per approved test | Yes, for the nine approved courses |
| Montgomery GI Bill® Active Duty (Ch. 30) | Yes, for approved courses | Reimbursement up to $2,000 per approved test | Not part of this approval. Ask an advisor. |
| Montgomery GI Bill® Selected Reserve (Ch. 1606) | Yes, for approved courses | Reimbursement up to $2,000 per approved test | Not part of this approval. Ask an advisor. |
| DEA (Ch. 35) | Yes, for approved courses | Reimbursement up to $2,000 per approved test | Not part of this approval. Ask an advisor. |
| VR&E (Ch. 31) | Only if it’s part of your approved rehabilitation plan and your VR&E counselor authorizes it | As authorized by your VR&E counselor | Not part of this approval. Ask an advisor. |
An advisor confirms which course and format are approved for your benefit before you enroll. Payment amounts depend on your benefit, eligibility and training route. See current Post-9/11 GI Bill® rates and va.gov/education for other benefits.
Entitlement is the amount of benefit you have left. Your Certificate of Eligibility shows it.
How much a course uses depends on your benefit and your training route. For approved in-person training, VA applies its rules for that program and benefit. That isn’t always the same as the time you spend in class.
For Chapter 33 prep courses and certification tests, VA charges entitlement based on the amount it pays you back, under its current rules.
An advisor can review your situation and give you an individual estimate. See VA’s current rates.
Spouses and children may be able to train with Training Camp using Chapter 35 (DEA) benefits or Post-9/11 benefits a service member transferred to them.
Eligibility and payment rules depend on the benefit. Send us the benefit you have and the certification you want, and an advisor will confirm what applies.
Training is covered only when it’s part of a plan your VR&E counselor approves and authorizes. Start with your counselor, and ask what they need about the course you’re considering.
When you contact us, tell us you’re working with VR&E and which course your counselor is reviewing. About VR&E on VA.gov
If you need an accommodation to attend class, contact us at learn@trainingcamp.com or 800-698-5501 before you enroll. You don’t need to share a diagnosis to ask.
Approval applies to specific courses and formats, so an advisor confirms the one you want before you enroll.
Yes, for nine approved certification prep courses. You pay Training Camp upfront, then request reimbursement from VA after the course. Reimbursement is subject to VA eligibility, approved expenses, and remaining entitlement.
CCNA, CCNP Security, CCSP, CEH, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC and CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701). All nine are approved online, and CISA and CRISC are also approved in person. The CCNP Security exam (300-745) is not approved for VA reimbursement. See the courses.
For the Chapter 33 certification prep option, yes. You pay in full before attending and get an itemized invoice. For approved in-person (NCD) training under Chapter 33, VA pays eligible tuition to the school; an advisor explains any costs for your situation. Other benefits pay differently.
No. The certification prep route doesn’t include a housing allowance, and that includes the in-person CISA and CRISC prep courses. Housing may be available for approved in-person (NCD) training, depending on your eligibility and enrollment.
Yes. After the course, you request prep-course reimbursement with VA Form 22-10272. After the exam, you request exam reimbursement separately with VA Form 22-0803. Your itemized invoice shows the two charges separately.
Yes. VA says it can pay back an approved test fee even if you don’t score high enough to pass, up to $2,000 per test and as long as you have entitlement left. The exam must be approved: the CCNP Security exam (300-745) is not.
It depends on your benefit and the amounts VA pays back. For prep courses and tests, VA charges entitlement based on the amount it reimburses. An advisor can give you an individual estimate, and VA lists its current rates.
VA processing times vary. Sending complete documents with each request helps avoid delays.
Talk to a Training Camp veteran advisor before you pay. We’ll confirm that the course and format you want are approved for your benefit and send you the details in writing.
Yes. Training Camp is approved by VA under facility code 25835438. Approval applies to specific courses and formats, so an advisor confirms the one you want before you enroll.
Post-9/11 and Montgomery GI Bill® benefits can be used on active duty, but the payment rules are different. Your base education office or VA can tell you what applies to you.
Family members with Chapter 35 benefits, or with Post-9/11 benefits transferred to them, may be able to use them for approved training. Their Certificate of Eligibility shows what they have, and an advisor can tell you which of our options apply.
Our free retake guarantee lets you sit the class again at no cost. Ask your advisor how a second exam attempt works with your benefit.
Ask about course fit, dates, costs and benefit questions. Or call 800-698-5501 or email learn@trainingcamp.com.
In-person certification boot camps you can take with your benefits.
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How 8140 works →GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at benefits.va.gov/gibill.
