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Your service. Your benefits. Your next mission.

Put your GI Bill®, VR&E or WIOA benefits to work on the certifications defense, government and private employers hire for — with advisors who know the process.

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Which benefit fits you?

Not sure? That’s what the free consultation is for — we’ll help you pick the right one and handle the paperwork with you.

BenefitWho it’s forWhat it can cover
Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33)Veterans and service members with Post-9/11 service who have remaining GI Bill® entitlement.Tuition, fees, books, and a housing allowance if eligible.
Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E, Chapter 31)Veterans with a service-connected disability rating of at least 10%.Tuition, books, supplies and career services.
WIOA & Veteran WIOAJob seekers — including veterans — who qualify through their local American Job Center.Tuition plus support for job placement and employment readiness. WIOA students pay no registration fee, and certain certification pairs are available at a single bundled price.
MyCAA (Military Spouses)Eligible spouses of active-duty service members.Tuition assistance toward portable career credentials.
Army & Air Force COOLService members using Credentialing Opportunities On-Line to fund certification exams.Certification exam and credentialing costs related to your military occupation.
Step by step

How to use each benefit

Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33)

Veterans and service members with Post-9/11 service who have remaining GI Bill® entitlement.

Covers: Tuition, fees, books, and a housing allowance if eligible.
  1. Apply for education benefits at VA.gov.
  2. Receive your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) from the VA.
  3. Contact our Enrollment Team to choose your program.
  4. Send us your COE so we can verify your benefits.
  5. Enroll and start training.
Apply at VA.gov

Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E, Chapter 31)

Veterans with a service-connected disability rating of at least 10%.

Covers: Tuition, books, supplies and career services.
  1. Confirm your eligibility and apply for VR&E at VA.gov.
  2. Meet with your VA Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC).
  3. Get your training plan approved for MD Technical School.
  4. Contact our Enrollment Team and send your VA authorization.
  5. Enroll and start training.
VR&E at VA.gov

WIOA & Veteran WIOA

Job seekers — including veterans — who qualify through their local American Job Center.

Covers: Tuition plus support for job placement and employment readiness. WIOA students pay no registration fee, and certain certification pairs are available at a single bundled price.
  1. Attend an orientation at your local American Job Center (AJC).
  2. Meet with a Veteran Representative (DVOP or LVER) or a WIOA case manager.
  3. Confirm MD Technical School is an approved WIOA training provider for your area.
  4. Build your Individual Employment Plan and submit your WIOA application.
  5. Send us your authorization and start training.
See WIOA bundle pricing
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MyCAA (Military Spouses)

Eligible spouses of active-duty service members.

Covers: Tuition assistance toward portable career credentials.
  1. Create your account on the MyCAA portal and build your Education and Training Plan.
  2. Choose your program with our Enrollment Team.
  3. Submit your financial assistance request through MyCAA.
  4. Enroll once it's approved.
MyCAA on Military OneSource

Army & Air Force COOL

Service members using Credentialing Opportunities On-Line to fund certification exams.

Covers: Certification exam and credentialing costs related to your military occupation.
  1. Look up credentials related to your MOS/AFSC on your branch's COOL site.
  2. Talk to our Enrollment Team about pairing training with your credential.
  3. Request funding through your COOL portal.
Army COOL

Enrollment Team: 877-637-3241 · enrollment@mdtechnicalschool.com

Built for defense careers

The certifications government employers ask for

Security+ is the foundation; STIGs and RMF are the day-to-day work of ISSOs and assessors; SecurityX takes you senior.

See the full path
Step 1

CompTIA Security+

40 hours

$2,800
 Step 2

Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)

20 hours

$2,599
 Step 3

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

12 hours

$4,000
 Step 4

CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+)

40 hours

$3,300
Why veterans choose us

We speak your language

A clear plan

We map what you did in uniform to the civilian certifications that build on it.

Paperwork help

COE, VR&E counselor approval, WIOA authorization — we walk you through it.

Mentorship

One-on-one support from people who’ve made the transition themselves.

Career support

Resume building, mock interviews and an alumni network that hires.

On base near you

Meet us at TAP and base events

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Military transition (TAP) On base

TAP-Norfolk

Tue, Oct 6, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM TAP Building -U-93, 1327 West C Street, Norfolk, VA 23511
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Military transition (TAP) On base

TAP- NAS Oceana /VA Beach

Wed, Oct 7, 2026 1896 Laser Rd, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23460
Nov 4
From service to career

Veterans who made the move

Transitioning out of the military can be a daunting experience, but MD Technical School made it feel manageable — and even exciting — for me.
Kevin J. McAdooCybersecurity Analyst · Veteran
$110,000 a year
I am now working in the Information Technology industry at Andrew Airforce Base as a Network Engineer making $110,000 a year!
Mrs. Genevy H.Network Engineer · Veteran
Questions

Military benefits FAQ

What military education benefits can I use at MD Technical School?
We accept the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33), Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E, Chapter 31) and Veteran WIOA funding. Depending on your eligibility these can cover tuition, fees, books and related expenses.
How do I use the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for my training?
Apply for benefits on VA.gov, receive your Certificate of Eligibility (COE), then contact our Enrollment Team and send us your COE so we can verify your benefits and enroll you.
Can I use Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E / Chapter 31)?
Yes, if you have a service-connected disability rating of at least 10%. Apply on VA.gov, meet with your VA Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, get your training approved, then contact our Enrollment Team.
How do I apply for Veteran WIOA funding?
Attend an orientation at your local American Job Center, work with a Veteran Representative (DVOP or LVER), confirm MD Technical School's WIOA approval, submit your application, and send us your authorization to begin.
What expenses do these benefits cover?
It depends on the program. The Post-9/11 GI Bill® can cover tuition, fees, books and a housing allowance if eligible. VR&E covers tuition, books, supplies and career services. WIOA covers tuition and supports job placement and employment readiness.
Is there a registration fee?
Each course carries a small per-course registration fee, shown on every course page. WIOA-funded students don't pay it, and Cybersecurity I and II carry a single fee for the whole program.
I'm not sure which benefit applies to me. Can you help?
Yes. We offer free, personal consultations to help you find the right funding option — just call or message our Enrollment Team.
What if I don't qualify for military or workforce funding?
You can pay per course or spread the cost with Climb Credit education financing: apply online in about 5 minutes, add a cosigner if you'd like, and prepay anytime with no penalty.

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