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Trade School for Veterans & Career Services Post-Military
You’re already disciplined and hardworking from your time in the military. Why not use those skills and train for a career where you can work with your hands?1
Trade school just might make sense for you. With dedicated resources for veterans and military service members, we’re here to help you with the next step of your journey and make it a seamless process.
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Veteran Trade School Programs
Your problem-solving, discipline, and technical skills can translate directly to UTI’s hands-on labs and industry-aligned programs. Our trade schools for veterans feature a range of training options, so you can choose a path that fits your interests. Developed with input from leading manufacturers, our courses reflect real industry needs and help prepare you to pursue a civilian career after military service.
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Chapter 31, 33 & 35 – Our Military Admissions Team Is Here to Help
Real veterans just like you are ready to walk you through the process of using your benefits, step-by-step.20
Chapter 31: Veteran Readiness & Employment
Do you have a service-related disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working? Chapter 31 is an option that could help you with your education or training.
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Chapter 33: Post 9/11 GI Bill®
If you served on active duty after September 10, 2001, you may qualify for Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) benefits to help pay for school or job training. Eligible service members can also transfer unused benefits to a spouse or dependent child. Most of UTI's campuses are approved for VA education benefits, and our Military Admissions team can help you navigate eligibility requirements and complete your paperwork.
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Chapter 35: Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA)
Are you a dependent or surviving spouse of a veteran or service member? You may qualify for education benefits through the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) program. These benefits help eligible dependents and survivors cover education costs at approved schools like UTI.
Learn moreSkillBridge/Career Skills Programs
Gain valuable work experience during the last 180 days of your military service through UTI’s SkillBridge and Career Skills programs. These opportunities let you build your resume, strengthen post-military job skills, and explore your career interests before transitioning to civilian life. Eligible active-duty service members can train with one of the manufacturers below to prepare for careers after the military.
Military Service Technician Education Program
(MSTEP)129
BMW enthusiasts, look no further. Get training experience on BMW brand vehicles, gain factory BMW training credentials and the potential to earn BMW Member Level Tech status.
Locations: Fort Bragg Training Center (Fayetteville, North Carolina) | Camp Pendleton Training Center (Camp Pendleton, California)
Technician Skills Program
(TSP)
Train on commercial vehicles through the Technician Skills Program (TSP) with Penske Premier Truck Group at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. In this 12-week program, active-duty service members build hands-on skills working on medium- and heavy-duty trucks while preparing to pursue civilian employment opportunities after military service.1
Location: Fort Bliss (El Paso, Texas)
Military Service Technician Education Program
(MSTEP)129
BMW enthusiasts, look no further. Get training experience on BMW brand vehicles, gain factory BMW training credentials and the potential to earn BMW Member Level Tech status.
Locations: Fort Liberty Training Center (Fayetteville, NC) | Camp Pendleton Training Center (Camp Pendleton, CA)
Veteran Scholarship Opportunities for Service Members, National Guard and Reserves
Applying to grants and scholarships might be easier than you think.
You may be able to make veteran training programs more affordable. On top of your benefits, you may qualify for additional grants and scholarships, including the UTI Salute to Service Grant.10,22
Dedicated VA Financial Team to Service Veterans, Service Members, National Guard and Reserves
You never know what additional funding could be available. Filling out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can make a difference!
Social security and driver license numbers
Tax records for you and your spouse (if applicable)
Documentation of your VA benefits and any workers compensation or child support received
Personal financial records, including recent bank statements and investment information
Hear From Real Veterans Just Like You
You can gain new skills and follow your passions after your service with hands-on training at our trade schools for veterans.18
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can use Chapter 33 VA benefits for training at UTI. Also known as the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, it provides educational assistance to individuals who served on active duty after Sept. 10, 2001.20,21
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.20 We recommend you contact our Military Support Center to discuss housing benefits and the GI Bill® in detail.21
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.1
- In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection (e), Universal 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.20,21 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.
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.21
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 shorter program lengths to prepare graduates for the workforce quicker than at 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.18
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.1,20,21
As of October 16, 2012, G.I. Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The mark consists of standard characters without claim to any particular font, style, size, or color. More information about the trademark terms of use is available at the official U.S. government Web site.
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