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Training Camp is approved by the VA for GI Bill®® benefits under facility code 25835438. Veterans, service members and eligible family members can use their benefits for our certification boot camps, and the VA can pay back certification test fees too.
The VA treats a certification boot camp as a non-college degree program. Test fees are a separate benefit with their own rules.
| Benefit | Boot camp training | Certification test fees |
|---|---|---|
| Post-9/11 GI Bill®® (Ch. 33) | Yes | Yes, up to $2,000 per test |
| Montgomery GI Bill®® Active Duty (Ch. 30) | Yes | Yes, up to $2,000 per test |
| Montgomery GI Bill®® Selected Reserve (Ch. 1606) | Yes | Yes, up to $2,000 per test |
| DEA (Ch. 35) | Yes | Yes, up to $2,000 per test |
| VR&E (Ch. 31) | When it’s part of your approved plan | Set by your VR&E counselor |
Payment amounts depend on your benefit, your eligibility tier and the class schedule. Check the current rates at va.gov/education. 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.
Apply for education benefits at va.gov and get your Certificate of Eligibility. It shows which benefit you have and how many months are left.
Look through the GI Bill®® course list and choose the certification that fits the job you want.
We’ll confirm the course and class format are approved for your benefit, then help you pick dates.
We certify your enrollment with the VA. After your exam, send the VA your test receipt to claim the fee back.
For boot camp training, the VA pays a monthly rate based on the clock hours of the class each week. Your entitlement is used for the months you’re enrolled.
For test fees, the VA charges entitlement based on the amount it pays back to you. A short course and one exam can use far less than a college semester.
VA rules can differ for in-person and online classes. Ask us which formats are approved for the course you want before you book.
A few of the most requested. The full GI Bill®® course list has the rest.
The baseline for most cybersecurity jobs.
View the course →A starting point for help desk and network roles.
View the course →Networking for infrastructure and network admin jobs.
View the course →Ethical hacking and penetration testing.
View the course →For experienced security professionals moving into leadership.
View the course →Project management for veterans who led teams and missions.
View the course →The certification boot camps you can take with your benefits.
See courses →Training options for service members getting ready to separate.
Transition options →Where the VA’s high-tech training program stands today.
VET TEC status →Certifications DoD recognizes for its cyber work roles.
How 8140 works →Yes. Training Camp is approved by the VA under facility code 25835438. You can look us up in the VA’s GI Bill®® Comparison Tool.
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 the VA can tell you what applies to you.
The VA can pay back certification test fees up to $2,000 per test, including registration and administrative fees. It does not cover the fee for the license or certificate itself.
Family members with Chapter 35 benefits, or with Post-9/11 benefits transferred to them, can use them for approved training. Their Certificate of Eligibility shows what they have.
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.
Tell us your benefit and the certification you want. An advisor will confirm the course is approved and walk you through the next steps.
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