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Education, Certification & Family Opportunity Hub

Free training, certifications, and opportunities for the entire military community.

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AWS re/Start

Amazon Web Services

Free 12-week cloud computing training with job placement support for veterans, transitioning service members, and spouses.

Completely free
Verified
Transitioning
Veterans
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Air Force COOL

U.S. Air Force

Pays for professional certifications and licenses aligned to Air Force and Space Force career fields.

Free certification exam
Verified
Active Duty
Guard
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Army COOL

U.S. Army

Funds industry certifications and licenses aligned to Army MOS career fields for active and Reserve soldiers.

Free certification exam
Verified
Active Duty
Guard
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Boots to Business

U.S. Small Business Administration

Free business training for transitioning service members and veterans, from an introduction course to a full business plan track.

Completely free
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Transitioning
Veterans
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Coursera Free Course Audits

Coursera

Audit courses from 275+ universities free, including Google and IBM certificates' course content.

Free courses, certificate may cost extra
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Active Duty
Guard
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DANTES Voluntary Education Programs

Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support

DoD education support for service members: tuition assistance guidance, credit-by-exam, and counseling for degree programs.

Fully funded (subject to eligibility)
Verified
Active Duty
Guard
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Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Up to 45 months of education and training benefits for eligible spouses and children of veterans with service-connected disabilities.

Fully funded (subject to eligibility)
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Spouses
Surviving Spouses
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DoD SkillBridge

U.S. Department of Defense

Up to 180 days of an industry internship or fellowship during your final 180 days of service — gain civilian experience before separation.

Fully funded (subject to eligibility)
Verified
Active Duty
Transitioning
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Funded CLEP and DSST Exams (DANTES)

Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support

Active-duty, Guard, and Reserve members take CLEP and DSST exams at no cost — earn college credit for what you already know.

Free certification exam
Verified
Active Duty
Guard
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Google Career Certificates

Google

Professional certificates in cybersecurity, data analytics, IT support, and project management — self-paced with financial aid available.

Potentially funded (eligibility dependent)
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Active Duty
Transitioning
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Hiring Our Heroes

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Career summits, hiring fairs, and fellowship programs connecting service members, veterans, and military spouses with employers.

Completely free
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Transitioning
Veterans
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Microsoft Software & Systems Academy

Microsoft

Free 17-week technology training for transitioning service members, leading to certification and an interview with Microsoft.

Completely free
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Active Duty
Transitioning
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MyCAA Financial Assistance

DoD Military OneSource

Up to $4,000 in tuition assistance for military spouses pursuing a license, certification, or associate degree in a portable career.

Potentially funded (eligibility dependent)
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Spouses
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Navy, Marine Corps & Coast Guard COOL

U.S. Navy, Marine Corps & Coast Guard

Funds credentials aligned to Navy, Marine, and Coast Guard ratings and occupational specialties.

Free certification exam
Verified
Active Duty
Guard
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Onward to Opportunity (O2O)

Institute for Veterans and Military Families, Syracuse University

Free industry-recognized certification training and career services for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.

Fully funded (subject to eligibility)
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Transitioning
Veterans
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Post-9/11 GI Bill

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Up to full in-state tuition, a monthly housing allowance, and a books stipend for college, trade school, or flight training.

Fully funded (subject to eligibility)
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Active Duty
Guard
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Registered Apprenticeship Finder

U.S. Department of Labor

Search registered apprenticeships nationwide — earn a paycheck while learning a skilled trade with a nationally recognized credential.

Completely free
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Transitioning
Veterans
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SCORE Business Mentoring

SCORE (SBA resource partner)

Free one-on-one business mentoring, in person or online, plus free and low-cost workshops for veteran entrepreneurs.

Completely free
Verified
Transitioning
Veterans
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Saylor Academy Free College Credit

Saylor Academy

Free self-paced college courses that award real academic credit through recommended credit, plus free career-focused certificates.

Completely free
Verified
Active Duty
Guard
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Spouse Education & Career Opportunities (SECO)

DoD Military OneSource

Free career coaching, education advice, resume help, and employment guidance for military spouses.

Completely free
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Spouses
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VA Licensing & Certification Test Reimbursement

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

VA reimburses the cost of licensing and certification exams for eligible veterans and service members — credentials that stay valid after PCS or separation.

Free certification exam
Verified
Active Duty
Transitioning
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Yellow Ribbon Program

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Degree-granting schools partner with VA to cover costs above the Post-9/11 GI Bill tuition cap — often unlimited credits at private or out-of-state schools.

Scholarship or grant
Verified
Active Duty
Transitioning
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edX Free University Courses

edX (Harvard & MIT)

Audit thousands of university-level courses free — computer science, leadership, engineering, and more — or pay for a verified certificate.

Free courses, certificate may cost extra
Verified
Active Duty
Guard
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DoD SkillBridge

U.S. Department of Defense

Up to 180 days of an industry internship or fellowship during your final 180 days of service — gain civilian experience before separation.

Fully funded (subject to eligibility)
Verified
Active Duty
Transitioning
Visit official program

Google Career Certificates

Google

Professional certificates in cybersecurity, data analytics, IT support, and project management — self-paced with financial aid available.

Potentially funded (eligibility dependent)
Verified
Active Duty
Transitioning
Visit official program

MyCAA Financial Assistance

DoD Military OneSource

Up to $4,000 in tuition assistance for military spouses pursuing a license, certification, or associate degree in a portable career.

Potentially funded (eligibility dependent)
Verified
Spouses
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Post-9/11 GI Bill

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Up to full in-state tuition, a monthly housing allowance, and a books stipend for college, trade school, or flight training.

Fully funded (subject to eligibility)
Verified
Active Duty
Guard
Visit official program

Saylor Academy Free College Credit

Saylor Academy

Free self-paced college courses that award real academic credit through recommended credit, plus free career-focused certificates.

Completely free
Verified
Active Duty
Guard
Visit official program

Yellow Ribbon Program

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Degree-granting schools partner with VA to cover costs above the Post-9/11 GI Bill tuition cap — often unlimited credits at private or out-of-state schools.

Scholarship or grant
Verified
Active Duty
Transitioning
Visit official program

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AWS re/Start

Amazon Web Services

Free 12-week cloud computing training with job placement support for veterans, transitioning service members, and spouses.

Completely free
Verified
Transitioning
Veterans
Visit official program

Air Force COOL

U.S. Air Force

Pays for professional certifications and licenses aligned to Air Force and Space Force career fields.

Free certification exam
Verified
Active Duty
Guard
Visit official program

Army COOL

U.S. Army

Funds industry certifications and licenses aligned to Army MOS career fields for active and Reserve soldiers.

Free certification exam
Verified
Active Duty
Guard
Visit official program

Boots to Business

U.S. Small Business Administration

Free business training for transitioning service members and veterans, from an introduction course to a full business plan track.

Completely free
Verified
Transitioning
Veterans
Visit official program

Coursera Free Course Audits

Coursera

Audit courses from 275+ universities free, including Google and IBM certificates' course content.

Free courses, certificate may cost extra
Verified
Active Duty
Guard
Visit official program

DANTES Voluntary Education Programs

Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support

DoD education support for service members: tuition assistance guidance, credit-by-exam, and counseling for degree programs.

Fully funded (subject to eligibility)
Verified
Active Duty
Guard
Visit official program