SANS Cyber Academy (formerly VetSuccess)
SANS Institute
Check before you apply: details change often, so confirm on the official page before you apply.
- Who it's for
- US citizens/permanent residents; no prior cyber work experience; aptitude assessment; veterans prioritized track historically
Open to: veterans, active duty / transitioning service members, spouses, family or caregivers. - Cost
- Free
- Free with no benefit?
- Yes: no GI Bill, VR&E or VET TEC benefit needed.
- What you get
- Fully funded SANS courses + GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) certifications (3 typical) + career support
- Type
- Training program / bootcamp
- Credential strength
- 5/5: Fully funded SANS training and GIAC certifications, among the most recognized in cybersecurity. (Currently closed.)
- Duration
- ~9 months
- Format
- Online (Online (intensive))
- Deadline
- 2027 windows: March (spring) and August (fall)
- Next start
- Per window
- Status
- Closed
- Jobs it can lead to
- Cybersecurity Analyst; Incident Responder; Penetration Tester
- Notes
- SANS page lists 2027 application windows March and August.
- Official page
- sans.org/cyber-academy
- Last checked
- Sep 30, 2026