VA and GI Bill® Training Benefits for Most Military Veterans

Yes. National Training, Inc. accepts GI Bill® and VA education benefits for heavy equipment and CDL training. Eligible veterans, service members, and dependents may use Montgomery GI Bill®, Post-9/11 GI Bill®, or VR&E benefits toward approved programs. Eligibility, entitlement, and payment amounts are determined by the VA.

Military benefits come in a variety of packages. U.S. military veterans may qualify for one of several programs, depending on when you served and in what branch of the military you served. If you are currently on active duty, you may still qualify for educational assistance from the VA.

Military veterans may qualify for one of these VA educational benefit programs:

GI Bill^® Benefits: Eligible veterans, service members, and qualified dependents may be able to receive monthly education benefit payments or a Monthly Housing Allowance while attending an approved training program. Payment type, payment amount, remaining entitlement, housing allowance, book stipend, and eligibility are determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not by National Training, Inc.

Students should confirm their eligibility, remaining entitlement, and estimated monthly benefit amount directly with the VA before enrolling.
Montgomery GI Bill® – A program available to eligible service members who established benefits before September 11, 2001. If you qualify, you may receive monthly payments based on your enrollment and service history.
Post-9/11 GI Bill® – If you established eligibility through service on or after September 11, 2001 and you qualify, you may be able to use benefits toward tuition and related costs.

National Guard and Reserve Members

Members of the National Guard and Reserves are eligible for military veterans educational benefits. You may qualify for GI Bill® benefits or for a state military benefits program.

Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation

If you are injured while serving in the military or you are a descendant of an injured service member, then you may qualify for vocational rehabilitation benefits.

Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Benefits

Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E), also known as Chapter 31, may be available to eligible veterans and service members with service-connected disabilities who need employment support, training, or other services to help prepare for, obtain, or maintain suitable employment.

Eligibility for VR&E benefits is determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not by National Training, Inc. Students interested in using VR&E benefits should work directly with their VA Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to confirm eligibility, program approval, authorization, and covered costs before enrolling.

Eligible spouses or dependent children of certain veterans or service members may qualify for other VA education benefits, such as Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance, also known as Chapter 35. Eligibility and payment amounts are determined by the VA.

VA Payment Compliance

National Training, Inc. follows Title 38 U.S. Code Section 3679(e). This applies to covered individuals using VA education benefits under Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill®) or Chapter 31 (VR&E), while VA payment to the school is pending.

While payment is pending, National Training, Inc. will not:

Prevent your enrollment or participation in the approved course;
Charge a late penalty fee for delayed VA payment;
Require you to find other funding for the amount VA is expected to pay;
Deny you access to classes, training resources, or facilities available to other students who have met their tuition obligations.

To qualify for these protections, you may need to:

Provide a VA Certificate of Eligibility, Statement of Benefits, or VA Form 28-1905 (for Chapter 31) by the first day of class;
Submit a written request to use VA education benefits;
Provide any other information National Training, Inc. needs to certify your enrollment to VA.

These protections cover only the tuition and mandatory fees VA is expected to pay under Chapter 31 or Chapter 33. You remain responsible for charges VA does not cover or authorize, and for any balance from less than full benefit eligibility.

Details on National Training Courses for VA Benefits

VA education benefits may be available to eligible students enrolled in National Training programs that are currently approved for the applicable benefit. Approval is program-specific and may change. VA determines eligibility and payment. Students should confirm the exact program before enrolling.

Students interested in using VA education benefits should confirm eligibility, remaining entitlement, benefit amount, and program approval directly with the VA or their assigned VA counselor before enrolling.

Course Number	Course Title	Total Clock Hours
29	Heavy Now	208
292	Bulldozer Training	80
293	Excavator Training	80
294	Tractor Loader Backhoe Training	80
291	Articulated Loader Training	80
15	CDL Class A	192

VA education benefits may be available to eligible students enrolled in National Training programs that are currently approved for the applicable benefit. VA determines individual eligibility and payment. Program approval may change, so students should confirm the exact program before enrolling.

Training for Military Service Members and Veterans

For many years, National Training, Inc.’s Heavy Equipment Operator School has been an active participant in various military programs available to service members and veterans.

Eligibility, remaining entitlement and payment amounts are determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not by National Training, Inc.

Learn more about using GI Bill® benefits for heavy equipment training, including verification steps and what VA determines.

Important Notes about Using Your VA Benefits

A few points are worth knowing. If you are on active duty, check with your Education Office about using VA benefits for these programs.

If you are preparing to leave the military, ask a transition specialist at your station, if one is available.

Before we enroll you, there are several steps to follow with VA to apply for your GI Bill® benefits. You can start with our Veterans inquiry form. For complete details, visit VA.gov.

How to Verify Your GI Bill® / VA Benefits

Confirm your eligibility and remaining entitlement directly with the VA.
Apply for VA education benefits through VA.gov or the VA Education Call Center. If approved, VA will send you a Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
Provide your COE or Statement of Benefits to National Training, Inc.
Submit a written request to use your VA education benefits.
National Training’s School Certifying Official submits VA enrollment certification, including the approved program, enrollment dates, clock hours, and applicable tuition-and-fee information required by VA.

How to Enroll at National Training, Inc.

Request program details using the form on this page, or call (904) 272-4000 to speak with an Admissions Representative.
Schedule a virtual tour to see the campus, equipment, and training program. Joining from a computer or tablet gives you the best view.
Review program options, tuition, and available funding, including VA education benefits if eligible.
Complete your enrollment paperwork with an Admissions Representative.
Confirm your program start date.

Veterans using VA education benefits should also complete the benefit-verification steps above so National Training, Inc. can certify enrollment to the VA.

Get More Information about the GI Bill® and How to Apply

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available through the official U.S. government website.

Veterans Resources

Explore detailed information for Veterans considering heavy equipment training:

FAQs

Q1. Can I use my GI Bill® or other VA education benefits to attend National Training’s Heavy Equipment or CDL courses?

A1. Eligible Veterans and service members may be able to use VA education benefits toward approved training at National Training, Inc., including heavy equipment and CDL programs. Our school is approved for the training of Veterans for specified programs, subject to current VA and State Approving Agency records. Eligibility, remaining entitlement and payment amounts are determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not by National Training, Inc. Confirm your specific program’s current approval status in the GI Bill® Comparison Tool before enrolling.

Q2. Which GI Bill® programs are accepted by the school, and what benefits are available?

National Training, Inc. may accept eligible VA education benefits for approved training programs, including benefits such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill^® Chapter 33, Montgomery GI Bill^® Chapter 30, Montgomery GI Bill^® Selected Reserve Chapter 1606, Veteran Readiness and Employment VR&E Chapter 31, and Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Chapter 35, when applicable and authorized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Depending on the benefit program and the student’s eligibility, available benefits may include tuition and fee payments, monthly education benefit payments, a Monthly Housing Allowance, a book and supplies stipend, or a VR&E subsistence allowance. Benefit type, payment amount, remaining entitlement, covered costs, housing allowance, and approval are determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not by National Training, Inc.

Students should confirm their eligibility, remaining entitlement, program approval, and estimated payment amount directly with the VA or their assigned VA counselor before enrolling. National Training, Inc. can provide program information needed for VA benefit certification when applicable.

For a detailed explanation, see using GI Bill® benefits for heavy equipment training.

Q3. If my GI Bill® payment is delayed, can I still enroll and attend classes?

Yes. National Training, Inc. follows the payment-delay protections required under Title 38 U.S.C. Section 3679(e). These apply to covered students using eligible VA education benefits.

If you have given us your VA eligibility documents and asked to use your benefits, we will not block your enrollment or attendance just because VA payment is delayed.

While VA payment is pending, we will not charge a late fee, deny access to classes or training resources, or make you find other funding for the amount VA is expected to pay.

To qualify, you may need to give us a VA Certificate of Eligibility, Statement of Benefits, or other VA eligibility documents by the first day of class. You must also submit a written request to use your benefits and any other information we need to certify your enrollment to VA.

These protections apply until VA pays the school, or 90 days after we certify your tuition and fees to VA, whichever comes first. You remain responsible for any charges VA does not cover.

Q4. How do I begin using my VA benefits to enroll in a program?

First, confirm your eligibility and remaining entitlement directly with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. You can apply through VA.gov or contact the VA Education Call Center.

Next, give National Training, Inc. your VA Certificate of Eligibility, Statement of Benefits, or other VA eligibility documents. You must also submit a written request to use your benefits and any other information we need to certify your enrollment to VA.

Using Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E or Chapter 31)? Your authorization must come from your assigned VA Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. You may need to provide VA Form 28-1905 or other authorization before training can be certified.

Once your enrollment requirements are complete, we can certify your program, dates, clock hours, tuition and fees to VA when applicable.

VA benefit eligibility, program approval, payment amounts and remaining entitlement are determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not by National Training, Inc.

Written by: Andrew McLoughlin
Reviewed by: Tal Miller, School Certifying Official National Training, Inc.
Last reviewed: July 2026
Sources: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Military OneSource, 38 U.S.C. § 3679(e)
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