Training Concepts (VET TEC 2.0 provider)
Training Concepts
Check before you apply: details change often, so confirm on the official page before you apply.
- Who it's for
- VET TEC 2.0: Veterans discharged under other than dishonorable conditions, or active-duty service members within 180 days of separation; at least 36 months of active duty; under age 62 when VA approves the application
Open to: veterans, active duty / transitioning service members. - Cost
- Free with benefit (Free with VET TEC 2.0: VA pays tuition and fees to the provider (4,000 paid slots per fiscal year))
- Free with no benefit?
- No
- VA benefits
- VET TEC 2.0 (required)
- What you get
- VET TEC 2.0 certificate programs: Information Technology Career Start; CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist; Information Technology Security Professional; Cisco Professional Certification
- Type
- Training program / bootcamp
- Credential strength
- 4/5: VA-approved VET TEC 2.0 preferred provider; VA pays tuition plus a housing allowance and books for eligible veterans.
- Duration
- Varies
- Format
- In person (In person at the Columbia or North Charleston, SC campus (VA has not approved virtual/remote VET TEC 2.0 classes))
- Location
- Columbia, SC and North Charleston, SC (two campuses, in person)
- Deadline
- Rolling / varies
- Next start
- Varies
- Stipend / housing / travel
- Monthly housing allowance plus books and supplies stipend via VA (VET TEC 2.0)
- Jobs it can lead to
- IT Support Specialist; Help Desk Technician; Network Technician; Cybersecurity Analyst
- Notes
- Two campuses, one listing: Columbia, SC (2V000040) and North Charleston, SC (2V000240) offer the same four VET TEC 2.0 programs. Training Concepts says VET TEC 2.0 classes must be attended in person. VA GI Bill Comparison Tool lists it as a VET TEC 2.0 preferred provider (facility code 2V000040 Columbia; 2V000240 Charleston; checked Oct 5, 2026). Confirm program approval with VA before applying.
- Official page
- trainingconcepts.edu/vet-tec-is-back
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026