POST 9/11 G.I. BILL
Active military, veterans and eligible spouses and dependents
can receive reimbursement from the Department of Veterans
Affairs for ACE Certification Exam fees associated with any
of our four primary certifications – Personal Trainer, Group
Fitness Instructor, Health Coach, and Advanced Health &
Fitness Specialist. First-time and re-take exams qualify for
reimbursement.
Am I Eligible?
The Post 9/11 G.I. Bill provides financial support for education
and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate
service after Sept. 10, 2001, or individuals discharged with
a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have
received an honorable discharge to be eligible. For more
information, view the Department of Veterans Affairs website.
How Can I Apply for Reimbursement?
After earning your ACE certification, visit the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill
website and click on the Apply for Benefits icon.
Complete the Veterans Online Application (VONAPP).
You’ll need to include the following:
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Full Name
Mailing Address
Home Phone Number
Social Security Number
VA File Number (if different from your SSN)
Name of ACE Certification You Earned
Date of ACE Certification Exam
Cost of ACE Certification Exam (as listed on the ACE website)
Copy of Your Exam Results or a Copy of Your ACE Certification
(which can be found within your My ACE Account)
• Name and address of Organization Issuing License:
American Council on Exercise
4851 Paramount Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
• Verification of the following statement:“I hereby authorize the release
of my test information to the Department of Veterans Affairs.”
• Signature and Date
FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLYING FOR POST 9/11 G.I. BILL
FUNDING, VISIT GIBILL.VA.GOV OR CALL (888) 442-4551.
Submit your information online or mail the reimbursement request to:
Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington D.C. 20420