Scuba Diving For Military Veterans
VA Programs at Dive Right In Scuba
Transitioning to civilian life or searching for a thrilling new career path requires the right mission. Dive Right In Scuba stands as one of the premier VA-approved scuba diving schools in the country. We proudly offer comprehensive GI Bill scuba training to help our nation's veterans build an exciting, rewarding career underwater. Whether you want to experience the absolute peace of the aquatic world or train to teach others, we guide you every step of the way from entry-level dives all the way through the professional PADI Instructor program.
How to Activate Your VA Benefits
Your Four Steps to Becoming a Scuba Instructor
Navigating government paperwork can feel overwhelming. We simplify the entire administrative process so you can get into the water faster.
Reach Out: Contact our team with your personal details and your ultimate diving goals. We will connect directly with the VA on your behalf to verify your available benefits.
Benefit Verification: Within 3 to 5 business days, the VA updates our team regarding your status. We then call you to customize your specific dive training schedule.
Begin Training: You start your program and get right on the path to becoming a certified Scuba Diving Instructor.
Global Career Placement: Earning your instructor rating opens doors around the globe. Once you finish your program, you can continue working right here with us or move to any other dive shop. We actively help you secure job placement in the tropical locations where you want to launch your new lifestyle.
What Your Earned Benefits Cover
Funding a new educational path often causes unnecessary financial stress. Our programs allow you to utilize your hard-earned benefits to cover your tuition, registration fees, and all the educational tools necessary for your academic success. Taking full advantage of these benefits essentially unlocks free scuba training for veterans looking to enter the dive industry. You can focus your energy entirely on earning your Veterans PADI certification and mastering your buoyancy rather than worrying about the cost of textbooks and training materials.
Lodging and Monthly Housing Allowances
Focusing intensely on your instructor training requires a comfortable place to rest after a long day in the water. While Dive Right In Scuba does not provide on-site housing, we maintain dedicated arrangements with several local establishments to keep you close to our training facility. If you choose to utilize your Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33), you become entitled to a monthly housing allowance while actively participating in our programs. This allowance helps cover your living expenses so you can dedicate your full attention to your career development without the distraction of financial strain.
Professional Vocational Programs
We structure our VA programs with scuba to meet rigorous educational standards. The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs officially approves our curriculum for use of the GI Bill for veterans and their beneficiaries. Furthermore, our programs hold official approvals for ACE College recommendations, adding serious academic value to your physical hard work.
PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC): $4,800.00 (Includes all required materials)
PADI Career Development Course (CDC): $15,100.00 (Includes all required materials)
Please see our vocational catalog.
For questions, please email: [email protected]
Dive Right In Scuba is approved to operate by the Private Business and Vocational Schools Division of the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) - www.ibhe.org. IBHE Online Complaint System - complaints.ibhe.org. Dive Right In Scuba is not accredited by a US Department of Education recognized accredited body.
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Veterans become scuba instructors with GI Bill benefits
Orland Park, Ill. (WLS) -- Veterans who love the water are choosing scuba diving as a career path once they leave the military, helping them heal, find a way forward, and enjoy the water at the same time.
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