Veteran Trade School Programs & Career Services Post-Military

Yes, you can use Chapter 33 VA benefits for training at UTI.²¹ Also known as the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, it provides educational assistance to individuals who served on active duty after September 10, 2001.

You can use Chapter 31 VA benefits for training at UTI.²⁰ The VR&E program helps veterans with service-connected disabilities prepare and train for employment.

VA schooling benefits can cover housing costs at UTI under certain conditions. You may be eligible for a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA), which is based on the military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate. We recommend you contact our Military Support Center to discuss housing benefits and the GI Bill® in detail.

Our campuses offer military-only campus orientations and exclusive lounge areas dedicated to veteran students like you. Specific military admissions reps are available to answer any questions you may have.

Our Career Services team is dedicated to helping veterans and service members find opportunities for jobs after the military and graduation. You’ll have access to resources that include a nationwide job database to make your transition from your veteran trade school program to civilian life even simpler.

In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection (e), Universal Technical Institute/Motorcycle Mechanics Institute/NASCAR Technical Institute adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA. This school will not:

• Prevent the student's enrollment;
• Assess a late penalty fee to the student;
• Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding;
• Deny the student access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution.

For eligibility consideration, a Post 9/11 GI Bill® student must submit a VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and a Vocational Rehabilitation Student must provide a VAF 28-1905 form.

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 at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

There are many possible avenues you can pursue in the trades. At trade schools for veterans, like UTI, eligible veterans can use the GI bill to help with the cost of training. From automotive technology to welding and HVACR, there are likely options that fit your interests.

Many veterans have gained skills during their military service that can be helpful when entering civilian life or pursuing a veteran trade program. The DOD SkillBridge programs we offer can be a great way to gain work experience during your last 180 days of military service.

Attending trade school can be a great option for military and veterans for several reasons. Veteran trade school programs offer quicker program lengths to prepare graduates for the workforce than traditional four-year colleges. Also, you may already possess technical skills from your service that align well with the hands-on nature of trade school.

One benefit to choosing trade school as a veteran is the potential to use GI Bill benefits to help with tuition costs while attending. The programs also can help prepare you for post-military careers in hands-on industries.