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Utilizing Veteran Benefits for Professional Security Careers.
Too many veterans return from service without a clear roadmap for utilizing the benefits they’ve earned. At Pacific West Academy, our objective is to help you translate your tactical background into gainful civilian employment. Our 39-day immersive curriculum is specifically designed to bridge the gap between military skills and the high-level requirements of the private security sector.
Our staff is comprised primarily of fellow veterans who understand the challenges of the transition. We provide personal guidance to ensure your experience meets the needs of modern employers. We also work with various organizations that assist with the secondary costs of professional training, including gear, transportation, and housing.
Getting Funded through VA Education Benefits
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Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) If you have at least 90 days of aggregate active duty service after September 10, 2001, or were discharged for a service-connected disability, you may be eligible for this VA-administered program. Whether you want to apply your benefits to a degree or a specialized protective services track, our admissions team can help you navigate the GI Bill® Comparison Tool to maximize your funding.
Benefits and Eligibility For approved programs, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides up to 36 months of education benefits. As an accredited institution, Pacific West Academy offers veterans the ability to secure a high-level certification that leads directly to elite protection roles.
 Available payments may include:
- Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA)
- Annual Books and Supplies
Getting Funded through Veterans Benefits
Sources of Funding
Post 9/11 GI Bill®
If you have at least 90 days of aggregate active duty service after September 10, 2001, and are still on active duty, or if you are an honorably discharged Veteran or were discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days, you may be eligible for this VA-administered program. Whether you want to apply your GI Bill® veteran benefits to college classes or an on-the-job training program, the GI Bill® Comparison Tool will help you make the most of them.
Benefits and Eligibility
For approved programs, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® provides up to 36 months of education benefits, generally payable for 15 years following your release from active duty. Institutions of higher learning participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program may make additional funds available for your education program without an additional charge to your GI Bill® entitlement. The following payments may also be available:
- Monthly housing allowance
- Annual books and supplies stipend
- One-time rural benefit payment
Step-by-Step Instructions for receiving your Veteran Benefits:
Step 1
If this is your first time applying for Veteran Benefits: Log on to eBenefits and complete form 22-1990 – Application to Receive Benefits
If you have used your Veteran Benefits before: Log on to eBenefits and complete form 22-1995 – Change of Program/Place of Training
Step 2
Receive Certificate of Eligibility (COE) from the VA
Step 3
Email a copy of Certificate of Eligibility to info@pwa.edu
Step 4
The school Certifying Official will issue you an Enrollment Certification Request Form
Step 5
Supply Pacific West Academy with the following: Completed Enrollment Certification Request Form, Copy of DD214 – Member 4, Copy of Driver’s License, Copy of Social Security Card
Questions about Veteran Benefits or the Post 9/11 GI Bill®?
If you have questions about the status of your claim, general benefit information, or need assistance completing your form(s), please contact the VA at:Â 1-888-GIBILL1 (442-4551)Â To speak with an Education Case Manager.
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