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VA Non-College Degree Program Education Benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
VA education payments for approved vocational or technical training that does not lead to a college degree.
How to get help
Apply for the applicable VA education benefit and confirm that the vocational or technical program is approved. The school or training program must certify the student's enrollment to VA.
Who this service helps
The student must qualify under an applicable VA education benefit and enroll in an approved non-college degree program. Payment calculations vary among Post-9/11 GI Bill, MGIB-AD, MGIB-SR, and Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance and depend on scheduled clock hours and other program factors.
Where this service is available
Service area: Nationwide federal education benefit usable by eligible West Texas residents in approved vocational and technical programs.
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Source and verification
Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
No application fee is stated. Post-9/11 payment depends on clock hours, service tier, class location, enrollment dates, and active-duty status. Other listed benefits use training-time rates based on clock hours, enrollment dates, and active-duty status.
About this service
Eligible Veterans, service members, National Guard or Reserve members, and qualified dependents may use VA education benefits for approved non-college degree programs such as HVAC repair, truck driving, emergency medical technician training, and barber or cosmetology school.
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