For veterans · Applied AI
Use your GI Bill® to learn AI.
Earn an online Applied AI certificate at SVU in seven months.
- ✓ $0 out of pocket: Post-9/11 GI Bill® covers full tuition
- ✓ Monthly Housing Allowance while you study
- ✓ No degree or tech background required
- ✓ Online, 7 months, for credit at SVU
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100%
Online
7
Months
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
What you'll do
Build a portfolio employers actually open.
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Earn industry credentials
A real-business AI capstone with documented ROI. Employer-recognized portfolio piece.
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Practice on real tools
Production AI stack, agentic systems, and the modern AI engineering workflow.
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Ship a capstone
A real-business AI capstone — applied to an actual problem, with measurable ROI.
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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.
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
Unlimited mentorship
One-on-one guidance, small group sessions, and personalized feedback from industry professionals. You'll never be stuck waiting for answers or figuring things out alone.
Where this leads
What veterans earn in AI.
Military background plus AI skills is a high-leverage combo for federal contracting, defense work, and the private sector. National salary data; pay varies by market and experience.
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.
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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.
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Begin online
Start in Fall, Spring, or Summer. Live sessions weekly, mastery-based progression.
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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About 7 months online. Start Fall, Spring, or Summer.
What if I fall behind?
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Your instructor reaches out and works with you one-on-one to get back on track. The program is mastery-paced with unlimited mentorship, so you're never figuring it out alone.
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.
Earn an Applied AI certificate at SVU. GI Bill® approved.
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