Basic Benefit Information
The V.A. can now pay up to $2,000 for approved tests taken on or after March 1, 2001. The State Approving Agency must approve all tests before a payment for the test can be made. Payments will be issued after the test results are received. The student must have filed an application for education benefits form for Montgomery G.I. Bill – Active duty [Chapter 30], VEAP [Chapter 32] or Dependants Educational Assistance [Chapter 35].

Note: Participants in the Montgomery G.I. Bill - Selected Reserves program [Chapter 1606] are not eligible to participate in this program.

What Tests are Currently Approved for V.A. Benefits?
Since this is a new program, few are currently approved. However, the State Approving Agencies have been advised to review any test for which students wish reimbursement. A number of tests offered by State licensing boards are approved as well as regular school courses needed to obtain a license or certificate. If you wish payment for a test that is not approved, send us your test results anyway and we will review it and make a determination. To check if your test is approved, click on the link below:
Search for Approved Licensing

Licensing and Certification Issues
You can receive up to $2,000 per test but no more than the actual cost of the test. There is no limit to the number of tests you can take.
You do not have to pass a test to receive the benefit.
You can retake a test you failed.
You can take a test to renew your license or certificate.
You can take a test in a foreign country if it is approved in the U.S.
You will not be reimbursed for registration fees, preparation guides, processing fees etc;

How to Request Payment
If this is the first time you are applying for benefits, you will needed to complete VA Form 22-1990 (PDF) for veterans or VA Form 22-5490 (PDF) for dependents. In addition, you will need to fill out the Application for Licensing and Certification Testing Fee Reimbursement Form (PDF). For further information regarding this benefit please call 1-888-442-4551, visit GI Bill website or visit the Veterans Affairs Office to learn more.