VA GI Bill®
Put your VA education benefits to work. Applied Technology Academy helps Veterans and their families use the GI Bill and related VA education benefits for hands-on, career-focused training in cybersecurity, IT, AI and project management.
Three benefit chapters, one training partner
The VA offers multiple education benefits that can be used for technical training. The most common pathways for ATA students:
Post-9/11 GI Bill®
For Veterans who served on active duty after September 10, 2001
The most widely used VA education benefit. Eligible students apply Chapter 33 benefits to hands-on training programs built around real-world cybersecurity, AI, IT and project-management skills.
Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E)
For Veterans with service-connected disabilities
VR&E helps Veterans prepare for, find and keep meaningful careers. ATA works with VR&E participants and their counselors to align training with the approved employment plan.
Survivors' & Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA)
For spouses and children of eligible Veterans
DEA provides education and training opportunities for dependents — benefits that can be applied toward technical training leading to careers in cybersecurity, IT and project management.
Training areas for VA-funded students
Your benefits open the door — the training you choose determines where it leads. ATA offers hands-on, instructor-led training in career-focused areas across cybersecurity, IT, project management and AI.
IT & Networking
Network fundamentals, systems administration, and cloud and infrastructure skills — foundational through advanced.
Advanced Cybersecurity
Defensive security, threat detection and response, and security-operations skills aligned to real-world roles.
Penetration Testing
Offensive security techniques, vulnerability discovery and exploitation methodology with real-world lab practice.
AI & Machine Learning
Emerging technical training focused on AI concepts, tools, workflows and applied use cases.
Project Management
PMP exam preparation, project planning and execution, leadership and communication.
Cloud Computing
Cloud platforms, architecture and security skills for modern infrastructure roles.
Start with VA — check, compare, apply
VA determines individual eligibility and benefit coverage. ATA helps you review approved training options, gather your Certificate of Eligibility and plan enrollment next steps.
From benefits to certified, step by step
Verify your benefits
Check your VA education benefit eligibility (GI Bill and related chapters).
Choose a program
Pick a VA-approved certification program at ATA.
Coordinate eligibility
Provide your Certificate of Eligibility and enrollment details.
Enroll & train
Train with practitioner instructors and certify.
Popular courses under VA education benefits
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 https://www.va.gov/education/.
Tell us about your training goals
Complete the form and a training advisor will follow up — or call 800.674.3550.
Ready to use your VA education benefits?
A training advisor will help you review approved options and plan your enrollment next steps.