VA Form 22-0803, Request for Reimbursement of Licensing or Certification Test Fees
VA Form 22-0803 asks VA to pay you back for a licensing or certification test you already took, such as a state bar exam, CDL skills test, or an IT certification, using your GI Bill education benefits.
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What is VA Form 22-0803?
GI Bill benefits cover more than tuition. If you take a test required for a professional license or an industry certification, VA can reimburse the fee, whether or not you passed. The test must be approved for VA purposes, and reimbursement is capped per test, with your entitlement charged based on the amount paid. VA Form 22-0803 is the claim you file after taking the test.
The form identifies you, your benefit program, the test you took, the organization that administered it, the date, and the fee you paid. A separate form, VA Form 22-10272, covers reimbursement for preparatory courses that help you study for these exams.
Who files VA Form 22-0803?
- Veterans and service members using GI Bill benefits who paid for a licensing or certification test
- Dependents and survivors using transferred entitlement or DEA benefits, where their program allows test reimbursement
- People who took a state licensing exam such as a bar, nursing, or CDL test
- People who took a national certification exam approved for VA reimbursement
How to fill out VA Form 22-0803
- Take the test first; VA reimburses fees for tests already taken, not upcoming ones.
- Fill in your identifying information and the education benefit you are using.
- Enter the test name, the licensing or certifying organization, the date you took it, and the exact fee you paid.
- Sign and date the request.
- Submit it to VA online through va.gov or mail it to the regional processing office address in the form instructions, and keep proof of payment in case VA asks for it.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I get reimbursed if I failed the test?
Yes. VA reimburses approved licensing and certification test fees whether you passed or failed, and you can be reimbursed for retakes of the same test.
How much does VA pay and what does it cost me?
VA reimburses up to a per-test cap and deducts a proportional amount from your remaining GI Bill entitlement. The cap and the entitlement charge rules change, so check current figures at va.gov before you count on a specific amount.
Is my test covered?
The test must be approved for VA purposes. You can search approved licensing and certification tests through the WEAMS institution search on va.gov, or ask the VA education line before filing.