VA Education Benefits

Use Your VA Education Benefits for Cybersecurity, IT & Project Management Training

VA Education Programs We Support

Applied Technology Academy helps Veterans and their families use VA education benefits to access hands-on, career-focused training in cybersecurity, IT, and project management. The VA offers multiple education benefits that can be used for technical training. The most common pathways include:

Chapter 31

VR&E

For Veterans with service-connected disabilities

Chapter 33

Post-9/11 GI Bill®

For Veterans who served after September 10, 2001

Chapter 35

Dependent’s Assistance

For spouses and children of eligible Veterans

Chapter 31 – VR&E

Veteran Readiness & Employment

For Veterans with service-connected disabilities

The VR&E program is designed to help Veterans prepare for, find, and maintain meaningful careers.

ATA works with VR&E participants to align training with long-term career goals and approved program paths.

Chapter 33

Post-9/11 GI Bill®

For Veterans who served on active duty after September 10, 2001

The Post-9/11 GI Bill® is the most widely used VA education benefit. At Applied Technology Academy, eligible students can use Chapter 33 benefits to enroll in hands-on training programs focused on real-world cybersecurity, AI, IT and project management skills.

Chapter 35

Survivors’ & Dependents’ Educational Assistance

For spouses and children of eligible Veterans

Chapter 35 provides education and training opportunities for dependents. These benefits can be applied toward technical training programs that lead to careers in cybersecurity, IT, and project management.

Choose Training That Translates to the Job

Your benefits open the door. The training you choose determines where it leads. At Applied Technology Academy, you learn how the work is actually done.

Training Areas

ATA offers hands-on, instructor-led training in career-focused areas that support technical roles across cybersecurity, IT, project management, and AI.

IT and Networking

  • Network fundamentals
  • Systems administration
  • Cloud and infrastructure skills
  • Certification-focused training

Advanced Cybersecurity

  • Defensive security concepts
  • Threat detection and response
  • Security operations skills
  • Hands-on technical labs

Penetration Testing

  • Offensive security techniques
  • Vulnerability discovery
  • Exploitation methodology
  • Real-world lab practice

Project Management (PMP®)

  • PMP® exam preparation
  • Project planning and execution
  • Leadership and communication
  • Practical workplace application

How to Get Started

Not sure which benefit applies to you? ATA can help you review approved training options and understand your next steps

Steps:

  1. Review approved training programs
    Explore ATA training areas that may be eligible for VA education benefit use.
  2. Confirm your VA eligibility
    VA determines individual eligibility and benefit coverage.
  3. Connect with our team
    Tell us which benefit you plan to use and what training you’re interested in.
  4. Prepare for enrollment
    Our team can help you understand the next steps for starting training.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use my GI Bill for cybersecurity training?

Yes. Eligible students may be able to use VA education benefits for approved cybersecurity and IT training programs.

Does ATA accept Chapter 33 benefits?

Yes. Applied Technology Academy supports eligible students using Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits for approved training programs.

Can dependents use these benefits?

Yes. Chapter 35 provides education benefits for eligible dependents.

What training can I pursue?

ATA offers approved training options across cybersecurity, IT, networking, penetration testing, project management, AI, and related technical fields.

Talk to Our Team

Your benefits are designed to move you forward. The right training helps you do it with confidence.

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