Can I use TA to pay for industry certs (such as A+, Net+, etc) or is TA used only for college?

2020-04-12T12:56:40-04:00

Response by SGM Jeff Mccloud made Apr 13 at 2020 8:02 AM

2020-04-13T08:02:27-04:00

You can find a class that is eligible for TA that teaches the certification, but TA does not pay for the test voucher itself.
You would need to enroll in a class that includes a seat in the test in the class tuition and fees.
You could also take that class through an education center that gives you a voucher for the test.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2020 9:34 AM

2020-04-13T09:34:47-04:00

Check on cool.army.mil. If they are authorized certifications, the Army will pay for them using the Credentialing Assistance Program. It's up to $4000 per year, and you can apply on goarmyed just like you would for TA.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2020 11:06 AM

2020-04-13T11:06:27-04:00

to the best of my understanding you can use TA or GI bill for any accredited programs that leads to a degree or certification. My daughter used TA to get a cert in architectural drafting and my youngest son used my GI bill to get Heavy Equipment/Crane operator certs.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 26 at 2020 2:15 AM

2020-04-26T02:15:03-04:00

SPC Frank, as a Signal Soldier you have access to SkillPort in which you can take the virtual lessons of these courses. After which, you can go to MeasureUp (also online) and take free practice exams. Once you score 80 and above I believe, you can take your certificate, your measureup test score, and your unit can submit to obtain a free test voucher for you to take the proctorred exam. ....all paid for by the Army.