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Education Benefits

Veterans with a desire to start their own small business can use the Montgomery GI Bill education benefits to pay for the training needed to start the small business. VA will only pay for programs offered by the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) or Veterans Corporation.

Education benefits can also be used to pay for training at Non-Degree-College Institutions that will lead to a diploma in the following programs:

  • Barber/Beautician Schools
  • EMT Certification
  • HVAC Certification
  • Truck Driving

In cases where a license or certification is required for the small business veterans can receive reimbursement for licensing and certification tests that were taken on or after March 1, 2001. In order to find out if the test is approved for the GI Bill you can call 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551).

 

Business Coaching

Franchise Opportunities

Resources:
Use your GI Benefits
SCORE Business Counseling
SBDCs Start up Assistance
VBDOs Planning
VBOCs Development
Free Online Courses
Help Finding Financing

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An Assistance Program is a service of a government or private organization that offers help to individuals or business owners. This content of this database is outlined in Section 302 of Public Law 106-50, the Veterans Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Act of 1999.

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