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A new licensing and certification
benefit allows VA (Department of Veterans Affairs)
to pay eligible individuals for the cost of a
test for a license or certification. These tests
must be specifically approved for the G.I. Bill.
The CCO certification program is approved for
reimbursement.
Note that VA can pay only for the cost of the
test and not other fees connected with obtaining
a license or certification.
Candidates can receive reimbursement of up to
$2,000 per test but not more than the actual
cost of the test. Reimbursement for retesting
is also available.
Individuals may receive this benefit if they
are also eligible for:
- The Montgomery G.I.
Bill – Active
Duty (also called the MGIB or Chapter 30;
this benefit
is not available for the MGIB for reservists),
or
- VEAP (also called Chapter 32), or
- Dependents’ Educational
Assistance (also called DEA or Chapter 35)
Military personnel generally have 10 years after
their discharge from active duty to use their
benefits.
To apply for re-imbursement,
candidates should send a copy of their test results
to the VA office
that handles their education benefits along with
a note with the following information:
- request
for reimbursement
- name and Social Security
number or VA claim number
- the name of the
test taken and the date taken
- NCCCO’s name
and address
- cost of the
test
- the following statement: “I
authorize release of my test information
to VA.”
Individuals who have never previously filed
a claim for VA education benefits must also submit
an application for benefits. Either of the following
forms can be printed from the VA web site:
- VA Form 22-1990
for veterans or those on active duty
- VA Form 22-5490 for eligible children or spouses
Further information is provided by the VA at
www.gibill.va.gov/education/LCweb.htm
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