Do you have unused GI Bill Benefits? Learn how to use them to get scuba certified with us.
First things first. If you’re just getting out of the service, you are going to have a hard time convincing us to take your benefits. Go to college or get some job training. We will work with you in any way we can to make your scuba training more affordable. That said, you can use your GI Bill benefits to get scuba certified with us.
Viking Dives offers 5 VA approved scuba certifications and professional-level licenses. These programs cover a range of courses, from beginner scuba diving education to technical and instructor courses. Keep reading to see the full list of programs and learn how you can take advantage of this great opportunity.
Certifications
| BASIC SCUBA – $1000 |
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| Includes: Open Water Scuba Diver Computer Nitrox Diver Pre-Filled 22-0803 Form For This Course |
| FULL ADVANCED DIVER – $1500 |
| Includes: Deep Diver Underwater Navigation Night/Limited Visibility Diver Pre-Filled 22–0803 Form For This Course |
| RESCUE DIVER – $1500 |
| Includes: Rescue Diver First Response CPR First Response Oxygen Administration First Response Bloodborne Pathogens First Response Airborne Pathogens Pre-Filled 22-0803 Form For This Course |
| DIVEMASTER – $1500 |
| Includes: Divemaster Pre-Filled 22-0803 Form For This Course |
| ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR – $1500 |
| Includes: Assistant Instructor Pre-Filled 22-0803 Form For This Course |
How do I use my GI Bill Benefits to get Scuba Certified?
- Call or email us. We can set you up immediately, or you can make payments on your program.
- You pay for the course you want to take, up front, and upon successful course completion, you fill out the appropriate form and submit it to the VA.
- You get reimbursed.
Did you know that scuba diving has been shown to reduce the symptoms of PTSD?
It hasn’t been extensively studied, but there is some published evidence that scuba diving can reduce the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). If you’d like to learn more about scuba’s effect on PTSD, you can read more about that in our blog post here.