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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.
Air Force COOL
U.S. Air Force
Pays for professional certifications and licenses aligned to Air Force and Space Force career fields.
Army COOL
U.S. Army
Funds industry certifications and licenses aligned to Army MOS career fields for active and Reserve soldiers.
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.
Coursera Free Course Audits
Coursera
Audit courses from 275+ universities free, including Google and IBM certificates' course content.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Google Career Certificates
Professional certificates in cybersecurity, data analytics, IT support, and project management — self-paced with financial aid available.
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.
Microsoft Software & Systems Academy
Microsoft
Free 17-week technology training for transitioning service members, leading to certification and an interview with Microsoft.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spouse Education & Career Opportunities (SECO)
DoD Military OneSource
Free career coaching, education advice, resume help, and employment guidance for military spouses.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Google Career Certificates
Professional certificates in cybersecurity, data analytics, IT support, and project management — self-paced with financial aid available.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Air Force COOL
U.S. Air Force
Pays for professional certifications and licenses aligned to Air Force and Space Force career fields.
Army COOL
U.S. Army
Funds industry certifications and licenses aligned to Army MOS career fields for active and Reserve soldiers.
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.
Coursera Free Course Audits
Coursera
Audit courses from 275+ universities free, including Google and IBM certificates' course content.
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.