NAUI Dive Courses
You Can Use Your G.I. Bill® To Pay for your NAUI Dive Training at Discovery Dive World!
Discovery Dive World is licensed through the VA to offer Dive Training certifications through NAUI’s VA Approved G.I. Bill® program!
Available to all active duty and veteran military and family members that have G.I. Bill® eligibility.
What dive certifications are available using your G.I. Bill®? Well, Just about all of the NAUI courses! Call or stop by to learn more and register. You earned it!
NAUI - Certifications
NES-VA010
- Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver
- O2 Provider
- Plus one elective
NES-VA011
- Rescue Scuba Diver
- Search and Recovery Diver
- NEURO Assessment
NES-VA012
NES-VA013
- Become a trained and qualified professional Assistant Dive Instructor
NES-VA002
NAUI's highest leadership-level certification with the exception of Instructor
NES-VA003
A formal NAUI leadership designation
Direct Instructor Staff and Trng Programs
NES-VA004
How Do I Use My G.I. Bill to get Certified at DDW?
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Confirm your G.I. Bill® eligibility.
VA education benefits can help you train toward a profession outside of the military and DoD. If you’re an active-duty service member or Veteran, a member of the National Guard or Reserves, a qualified survivor or dependent, you can get VA education benefits through the G.I. Bill®!
To apply for your G.I. Bill® benefits, visit: https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/ and follow the instructions.
If you already registered with the VA, simply find out how much time of eligibility you have. You can find out here: https://www.va.gov/education/gi-bill/post-9-11/ch-33-benefit/.
GI Bill benefits expire 15 years after leaving the military for those with military service ending before January 1, 2013, Post-9/11 GI BIll. For those who left the service on or after January 1, 2013, the GI Bill does NOT expire.
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Schedule your SCUBA Course at Discovery Dive World.
Simply bring your VA statement of benefits to DDW and sign up for the dive classes of your choice!
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After the Completion of Your Dive Course,
DDW will provide you the documents you’ll need for your VA reimbursement.
DDW's NAUI G.I. Bill ® Program Overview
The NAUI G.I. Bill ® program is designed for veterans, by veterans. Discovery Dive World is a Platinum NAUI Dive Center with VA authorization to offer dive certifications for active-duty service members, retirees, or family member(s) that have the G.I. Bill® benefits.
You can be reimbursed for certifications and licensing through Discovery Dive World! Restrictions follow the same guidelines as the VA licensing and certification reimbursement program – please refer to this website https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/test-fees/
Service members are able to use one month of G.I. Bill® benefits per class and can progress as far as they want, from basic dive certification through professional (paid) SCUBA diving licensing. These VA courses include four (4) certifications and nine (9) licenses!
Professional training includes Divemaster, Diving Instructor, Instructor Trainer, and Course Director - these professional licenses are true vocational programs and can provide well-paid, full-time employment.
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 http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
These VA pre-approved courses can be viewed at the VA website (enter NAUI to start your search): https://inquiry.vba.va.gov/weamspub/buildSearchCountryLCCriteria.do
All of these programs are complete NAUI dive certification courses! … dive certification card and everything!
Below are some helpful resources where you can learn more about NAUI courses and some helpful PDF's
Helpful Links And Forms
NAUI Course Descriptions (link)NAUI GI Bill® Flyer (pdf)GI Bill® elegibility (pdf)VA eligible NAUI Courses (pdf)
