GI Bill - Licensing and Certification

If you are receiving VA educational benefits you may be eligible for reimbursement of certification or licensing tests that are often required to work in certain job fields and/or professions. Some tests that may be eligible for reimbursement include attorneys license, emergency medical technician certification, pharmacist license, medical technician certification, computer network engineer certification, mechanics certification, real estate broker's license and contractor's license.

The VA will pay the cost of the test or up to $2,000 per test. The VA will not pay for any fees associated with taking the test, however, there is no limit on the number of tests you can take or the number of times you can take the same test.

Please click on the links below for more information on GI Bill-Licensing and Certification:

How to Apply for Benefit

To apply for reimbursement of a license or certification test you must complete VA Form 22-0803 (Application for Reimbursement of Licensing or Certification Test) and send to the VA Western Regional Education Office at the following address:

You can obtain a copy of the VA Form 22-0803 online (PDF) at the VA website.

For more information concerning the Licensing and Certification program or any other education benefit program please visit the GI Bill ® homepage at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/ or by calling 1-888-442-4551.

Other Helpful Links/Websites

• GI Bill Comparison Tool
• Career Scope
• Choosing a School
• Employment
• GI Bill Payment tables
• DoD's BAH Calculator
• Choosing the right GI Bill for you (PDF)
• Licensing and Certification Pamphlet (PDF)
• VA WEAMS Licensing and Certification Search Engine

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 Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.