Finance and real estate training for veterans: free and benefit-funded options
Finance, financial counseling and real estate training and fellowships.
7 programs listed. 5 are free with no VA benefit needed, and 2 are paid or have unclear cost. 1 closed program is listed last. Last checked Sep 30 to Oct 4, 2026.
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Programs (7)
- RESNYS free real estate salesperson course for military (New York)
Real Estate School of New York (RESNYS) · Free
Free 77-hour New York real estate salesperson pre-licensing course (with Coldwell Banker American Homes)
- Edina Realty Veterans to Realtors program Verify details
Edina Realty · Free
$1,500 of licensing education, training, technology tools or marketing support at no cost
- Gold Coast Schools veteran real estate scholarship (Florida) Verify details
Gold Coast Schools · Free
Scholarship covering Florida real estate pre-licensing courses and textbooks
- Forage virtual job simulations (11 free employer simulations)
Forage (with employers: Bloomberg, British Airways, Citi, Deloitte Australia, Electronic Arts, Goldman Sachs, Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Mastercard, Red Bull, Siemens Mobility, Walmart USA) · Free
Free, self-paced virtual job simulations built with real employers; each takes about 1-6 hours and ends with a certificate of completion. Simulations: Bloomberg Client Service…
- BHHS PenFed Realty Real Heroes program Verify details
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty · Free with benefit (Up to $2,500 of licensing costs; terms apply)
Covers upfront real estate licensing costs up to $2,500 plus support joining PenFed Realty (Mid-Atlantic region)
- Intuit Academy bookkeeping and tax training for the military community Verify details
Intuit · Free with benefit (Intuit says several programs are free for the military community; confirm exam terms)
Intuit Academy bookkeeping and tax training (Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate via Coursera and Pearson VUE; tax exam badges); Intuit says several programs are free for the…
- FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship (Accredited Financial Counselor) Closed
FINRA Investor Education Foundation with AFCPE · Free
Covers AFC (Accredited Financial Counselor) training and testing for military spouses