VA VET TEC 2.0
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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- Who it's for
- Veterans (other than dishonorable discharge) or active duty within 180 days of separation; at least 36 months of active duty; under age 62; VET TEC 2.0 entitlement
Open to: veterans, active duty / transitioning service members. - Cost
- Free with benefit (Free (VA pays provider))
- Free with no benefit?
- No
- VA benefits
- VET TEC 2.0 (required)
- What you get
- High-tech training at approved providers with housing allowance
- Type
- Funding, scholarship or grant
- Credential strength
- 4/5: Major benefit that can pay for recognized degrees or certifications; value depends on what it funds.
- Duration
- Varies
- Format
- Format unclear (Varies by provider)
- Location
- Nationwide
- Deadline
- Rolling (apply any time)
- Next start
- Rolling (funding limited)
- Stipend / housing / travel
- Monthly housing allowance (MHA) while attending
- Jobs it can lead to
- Depends on what it funds
- Notes
- Oct 4, 2026 check: VA VET TEC 2.0 page (updated Oct 1, 2026) lists 4,000 openings; some providers are approved for distance learning.
- Official page
- va.gov/education/other-va-education-benefits/vet-tec-2
- Last checked
- Oct 4, 2026