NATE Information For Veterans
Veterans and Certification Tests
NATE Certification opens doors for you, allowing you to obtain a job or advance in your chosen profession. The US military awards promotion points for servicemen earning NATE Certification and the benefits of these certifications continue when you leave the service.
To become NATE-certified, you must pass both a CORE and a SPECIALTY test. For more details, refer to the Technicians and Certification Section. Certification lasts five years, For information on how to renew your certification click here.
A Veteran's Affairs brochure states, "Certification is voluntary but frequently sought after..." and is important "...as employers contend with a shortage of skilled employees." The VA's licensing and certification benefit allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay the licensing and certification fees of all eligible veterans. (NOTE: The VA only pays for the test and not other expenses associated with obtaining a license or certification.)
Veterans can receive up to $2000 per test but not more than the actual cost of the test. You can receive benefits to retake a test you failed. The number of tests you may take is unlimited, except that you cannot receive benefits for tests you have already successfully completed.
Eligible personnel include those who qualify for:
- the Montgomery G.I. Bill or Chapter 30 (but not the Montgomery G.I. Bill for reservists);
- those who qualify for VEAP (also called Chapter 32)
- those who qualify for Dependents Educational Assistance (also called DEA or Chapter 35).
Veterans generally have 10 years after their discharge from active duty to use their benefits. If you would like more information about other programs for which you may be eligible, please go to www.gibill.va.gov.
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