Cybersecurity Bootcamp
Invest in Your Future with the GI Bill® Benefit
Whether you are thinking about changing careers, looking to increase your salary, or seeking to better your work-life balance with a remote job, as a veteran, you can now use your GI Bill® Benefit to pay for your education in University of Chicago Professional Education’s Online Cybersecurity Bootcamp.
A Future in Cybersecurity Is Waiting
Consider an in-demand career path in cybersecurity after your service and build the job-ready skills you need to secure our digital world. Take the first step on your journey to success with a VA-approved, non-credit Cybersecurity Bootcamp. From easy enrollment to beneficial career support, this online bootcamp offers you everything you need for a smooth career transition—in less than a year.
How to Enroll
We hope you can utilize your veterans benefits to attend the University of Chicago Professional Education Cybersecurity Bootcamp.
Follow these steps and get started today:
- Determine which VA benefits are the best fit for you by emailing your Office for Military Affiliated Communities (OMAC) representative at the University of Chicago at veterans@uchicago.edu.
- Complete the Veteran Benefit Information and Application form and return it to veterans@uchicago.edu. Please include a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility or print screen from ebenefits showing your eligibility for VA benefits when you do reach out.
- Apply to the bootcamp program through our website.
- Speak with an admissions advisor by scheduling an appointment using our online scheduler.
Are You Ready to Move Your Career Forward?
FAQs About GI Bill® Benefits
Transform your military skills into cybersecurity expertise in less than a year.
Can I use my GI Bill® benefit for non-credit programs and prep courses like the Cybersecurity Bootcamp?
Yes, we now accept GI Bill® benefits for the non-credit Cybersecurity Bootcamp. Please visit UChicago's veteran benefits page to learn more.
You can also view the VA's Preparatory Course Fact Sheet for any questions regarding what is covered under the reimbursement.
How much tuition is covered by the GI Bill®?
Your benefits will depend on a few different factors. We encourage you to contact your OMAC representative at the University of Chicago at veterans@uchicago.edu for more information and to learn about your eligibility for education benefits and options.
- View rates and eligibility for the Post-9/11.
- View rates and eligibility for Chapter 35.
- If eligible for either of the Post-9/11 or the Chapter 35, learners must complete VA form 22-1027.
What if I am not a veteran, but a veteran’s spouse or dependent?
You may still qualify. Determine which VA benefits are the best fit for you by contacting your Office for Military-Affiliated Communities (OMAC) representative at the University of Chicago representative at veterans@uchicago.edu.
I’m already enrolled in The University of Chicago Professional Education Cybersecurity Bootcamp. Can I use my VA benefits if I am eligible?
You may still be eligible for reimbursement even if you are already enrolled or have finished the program. The program’s approval for VA benefits applies to the 2023-2024 academic year, beginning September 1, 2023. You may be eligible to receive reimbursement for tuition on the coursework that you have done after that date. Please reach out to the University of Chicago’s OMAC representative at veterans@uchicago.edu to learn more.
Is it correct that once I start the Cybersecurity Bootcamp Intro Course, I would need to complete the entire Cybersecurity Bootcamp to be reimbursed by the VA?
Yes, this is correct.
Am I still eligible for benefits if I transfer cohorts?
All transfers must be approved by the program team, which will determine whether you are eligible for a transfer. Then, you must contact the University’s OMAC representative, who will determine benefits eligibility and any next steps, such as reapplying for your certificate of eligibility.
Who do I talk to if I have more questions about my GI Bill® benefit?
Please contact your OMAC representative at the University of Chicago at veterans@uchicago.edu with any additional questions not addressed.
Your Next Mission Awaits
Seize this opportunity to advance your career and safeguard the digital world. Maximize Your military benefits and enroll in UChicago's Cybersecurity Bootcamp today.