For veterans
Use your GI Bill® at SVU.
Earn an Applied AI or Cybersecurity certificate at SVU, with industry certifications from V School and CompTIA. Online, two semesters, GI Bill® approved.
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GI Bill® stack, deadlines, and how to start.
100%
Online
2
Semesters
24
Credit hours
2
Program tracks
Accredited by
SACSCOC
VA approved
GI Bill® + VR&E
Federal aid
Title IV (Pell, Stafford)
Curriculum by
V School
Who this is for
Veterans transitioning into a tech career.
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Recently discharged
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Using VR&E
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Reservist or guard
What you'll do
Build a portfolio employers actually open.
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Earn industry credentials
Three CompTIA certifications in cybersecurity. Real-business AI capstone in AI. Both build employer-recognized portfolios.
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Practice on real tools
SIEM, scanning, threat analysis (cybersecurity) or production AI stack and agentic systems (AI).
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Ship a capstone
Cybersecurity: a formal vulnerability assessment report. AI: a real-business capstone with documented ROI.
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Land your first role
Interview prep, structured internship (AI), and SVU career support during the transition.
Two tracks
Choose your tech path.
Track 01
Applied AI Mastery
- → 8 courses · 24 credits · 2 semesters online
- → Real-business capstone + structured internship
- → AI Engineer median: $142,747 (Glassdoor 2026)
Track 02
Defensive IT & Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- → 8 courses · 24 credits · 2 semesters online
- → 3 CompTIA certs: A+, Security+, CySA+
- → Info Security Analyst median: $124,910 (BLS 2024)
How it works
Online with structure, support, and live instruction.
Live cohort sessions weekly. Mastery-paced, not an async grind.
Format
Online with live sessions
Weekly live instruction with expert tech instructors and your cohort.
Pace
Mastery-based
You advance when you demonstrate competency, not on a rigid clock.
Time
Full-time engagement
About 9 to 12 hours per course per week (3 hours live, 6 to 9 hours outside class).
Support
Instructor follow-up
Fall behind, your instructor reaches out. Two weeks of no progress triggers a withdrawal review.
Where this leads
Tech roles employers pay for.
National salary data for target roles. Pay varies by market and experience.
Junior Security Engineer
$125,925
Glassdoor 2026
Information Security Analyst
$124,910
BLS OEWS 15-1212, May 2024
AI Engineer / ML Engineer
$142,747
Glassdoor 2026
AI Product Specialist
$194,644
Glassdoor 2026
Entry-level (10th percentile)
$69,660 · Information Security Analyst, BLS 2024
BLS does not yet maintain SOC codes for AI titles. Glassdoor figures shown for AI roles.
Student reviews
Veterans on the teaching behind this program.*
★★★★★
"Wouldn't be at my current job without V School. They take really good care of their veteran students and the networking with all the talent is probably the best perk of being a student."
Seany P.
Veteran
★★★★★
"It gave me a roadmap to my next career with amazing support along the way. ... They also take the GI Bill, which really helps!"
Tracy Lee
Veteran
★★★★★
"It took me 4 months to land my first job, started out with a 60k salary and within a year earned over 6 figures. ... Attending V School was one of my best decisions and I highly recommend it!"
Vlad Tsoy
Veteran
*Reviews from graduates of earlier V School programs built on the same teaching method. V School is the independent curriculum provider for this SVU program.
"We don't ask you to start over. We start where you are."
Aaron Hale · President · Southern Virginia University
Your benefits, applied
How your service pays for school.
GI Bill®
Post-9/11 covered
SVU processes your Certificate of Eligibility through the certifying official. Monthly Housing Allowance applies during enrollment.
VR&E
Counselor coordinated
If you are using Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment benefits, your VA counselor coordinates directly with SVU.
Title IV
Pell + Stafford
Stacks on top of veteran benefits where applicable. SVU's financial aid office maps your full eligibility.
Getting started
Three steps in.
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Talk to admissions
Submit the form above. An SVU advisor walks you through your benefits and program fit.
2
Send your VA paperwork
Certificate of Eligibility or VR&E coordination. SVU's certifying official handles the rest.
3
Begin online
Start in Fall, Spring, or Summer. Live sessions weekly, mastery-based progression.
Frequently asked
Common veteran questions.
Is SVU GI Bill® approved?
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Yes — Post-9/11 GI Bill® and VR&E both approved for these certificates.
How does my Post-9/11 GI Bill® cover this?
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SVU's certifying official handles your Certificate of Eligibility. Tuition paid directly to SVU, and you receive Monthly Housing Allowance during enrollment.
Can I use VR&E benefits?
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Yes. Your VA counselor coordinates directly with SVU.
Does Title IV stack on top of GI Bill®?
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Pell and Stafford may stack on top of veteran benefits where eligible. SVU financial aid maps your full eligibility.
How long does it take?
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Two semesters online, about 30 weeks. Start Fall, Spring, or Summer.
Do I need prior tech experience?
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No. Cybersecurity has no prerequisites. AI requires a free Foundations Assessment.
What is V School?
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V School is the independent tech training company behind the curriculum and the certificate you sit for in this program, the same way an industry provider like CompTIA stands behind its certifications. Your program runs at SVU, for credit and on a degree pathway. The V School certificate is earned by demonstrating mastery, not by paying tuition.
Use your GI Bill® at SVU. Applied AI & Cybersecurity certificates.
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