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VET TEC 2.0

VET TEC 2.0
and Your Other Options

The VA has reopened its high-tech training program as VET TEC 2.0. Training Camp works with VET TEC 2.0 approved partners, so we can point you to the right program. You can also use the GI Bill娨 for our certification boot camps.

Where Things Stand
Program
VET TEC 2.0
Applications
Open on va.gov
Limit
4,000 paid participants a fiscal year
Training Camp
Works with approved partners
GI Bill娨
Approved, facility code 25835438
What Changed

The Original VET TEC Pilot Ended

The first VET TEC program was a pilot, and it ended in 2024. Congress then created VET TEC 2.0, which the VA now runs with its own eligibility and entitlement rules.

A Certificate of Eligibility from the old program can’t be used for VET TEC 2.0. You need to apply again through the VA.

Only training providers the VA has approved for VET TEC 2.0 can take these students. The VA lists them in its GI Bill娨 Comparison Tool.

VET TEC 2.0 at a Glance

Service
At least 36 months on active duty
Discharge
Other than dishonorable, or within 180 days of separating
Age
Under 62 when the VA approves you
Pays for
Tuition and fees, housing during training, books and supplies
Entitlement
Charged if you have GI Bill娨 or DEA months left
Training With Us

How Veterans Pay for Training Camp Courses

Our certification boot camps are open to veterans and service members through these programs.

GI Bill娨 boot camps

Chapters 33, 30, 1606 and 35 cover approved non-college degree training. How it works.

Test fee payback

The VA can pay back certification test fees up to $2,000 per test under the same chapters.

Branch credentialing

AF COOL, Navy COOL and Army Credentialing Assistance help service members pay for credentials.

Free retake guarantee

If you don’t pass on the first attempt, you can sit the class again at no cost.

If You Still Want VET TEC 2.0

How to Apply Through the VA

  1. Check eligibility

    Read the requirements on the VA’s VET TEC 2.0 page.

  2. Find a provider

    Ask us about our approved partners, or use the GI Bill娨 Comparison Tool to see every school approved for VET TEC 2.0.

  3. Apply online

    Submit the new VET TEC 2.0 application on va.gov. Spots are limited each fiscal year.

VET TEC Questions

Can I use VET TEC 2.0 with Training Camp?

We work with VET TEC 2.0 approved partners and can connect you with one. Training Camp is also approved for the GI Bill娨 under facility code 25835438, and our advisors can help you use those benefits.

Is VET TEC still accepting applications?

The original VET TEC pilot ended in 2024. Its replacement, VET TEC 2.0, is taking applications on va.gov, with a limit of 4,000 paid participants each fiscal year.

Can I use my old VET TEC Certificate of Eligibility?

No. The VA requires a new application for VET TEC 2.0.

Does VET TEC 2.0 use my GI Bill娨 entitlement?

It can. If you have DEA, Montgomery GI Bill娨 Active Duty or Post-9/11 GI Bill娨 months left, the VA charges one month for each month of full-time training. Veterans with no entitlement left can still take part.

Can I take your courses with the GI Bill娨 instead?

Yes. Our certification boot camps are approved for GI Bill娨 benefits, and the VA can pay back the exam fee too. See how it works. GI Bill娨 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.

Talk to a Veteran Advisor

Tell us your benefits and the certification you want. An advisor will lay out the options that fit and what each one covers.

VA facility code

25835438

Retakes

Free retake guarantee

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