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Use your GI Bill® for an Applied AI certificate at SVU.

Earn an online Applied AI certificate at SVU with V School's industry certification. Two semesters, GI Bill® approved.

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GI Bill® stack for Applied AI. How to start.

100%

Online

2

Semesters

24

Credit hours

1

Real-business AI capstone

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

Download the veterans Applied AI guide →

What you'll do

Build a portfolio employers actually open.

01

Earn industry credentials

A real-business AI capstone with documented ROI. Employer-recognized portfolio piece.

02

Practice on real tools

Production AI stack, agentic systems, and the modern AI engineering workflow.

03

Ship a capstone

A real-business AI capstone — applied to an actual problem, with measurable ROI.

04

Land your first role

Structured internship, interview prep, and SVU career support during the transition.

How it works

Online with structure, support, and live instruction.

Live cohort sessions weekly. Mastery-paced, not an async grind.

SVU students on campus

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

Applied AI roles employers pay for.

National salary data for target roles. Pay varies by market and experience.

Veteran getting hired into a tech role

AI Engineer / ML Engineer

$142,747

Glassdoor 2026

AI Product Specialist

$194,644

Glassdoor 2026

Automation Engineer

$118,424

Glassdoor 2026

Machine Learning Researcher

$156,800

Glassdoor 2026

Entry-level (10th percentile)

$78,000 · Automation Engineer, Glassdoor 2026

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.

1

Talk to admissions

Submit the form above. An SVU advisor walks you through your benefits and program fit.

2

Take the Foundations Assessment

Free, no commitment. Confirms you're ready for the Applied AI track.

3

Send VA paperwork + begin online

Certificate of Eligibility, then start in Fall, Spring, or Summer.

SVU students preparing to apply

Frequently asked

Common veteran questions.

Is SVU GI Bill® approved for the Applied AI certificate?

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Yes — Post-9/11 GI Bill® and VR&E both approved.

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.

Do I need prior coding or ML experience?

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No formal background required. The Applied AI track requires a free Foundations Assessment to confirm readiness.

What's the capstone like?

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A real-business AI project applied to an actual company problem, with documented ROI.

How long does it take?

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Two semesters online, about 30 weeks. Start Fall, Spring, or Summer.

What if I fall behind?

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Your instructor reaches out. Two weeks of no progress triggers a withdrawal review.

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.

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