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VET TEC 2.0 (Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses) is a workforce development program administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and delivered at ICOHS College. It helps eligible veterans gain technology skills, earn industry certifications, and move into IT work.

The purpose is employment, not simply finishing classes or passing exams. Career preparation starts in your first week. Alongside your coursework you work with Career Services on your resume, your LinkedIn profile, and interview practice.

ICOHS College is a nationally accredited vocational college headquartered in San Diego, California. We provide career-focused education for employment in high-demand industries.

No. VET TEC is a separate VA education benefit with its own eligibility rules and funding structure. The VA decides who is eligible. Unlike traditional education benefits, VET TEC is built specifically to prepare veterans for employment and career advancement.

If you would rather use a different VA education benefit, that is a separate route through our regular programs. Email vettec@icohs.edu and we will point you the right way.

No. VET TEC 2.0 works differently from Chapter 31 (VR&E), so do not expect an individual VA counselor. ICOHS College handles the school side of your enrollment and certification. Questions about your own VA eligibility or payments go to the VA directly.

Yes. VET TEC 2.0 funding is capped nationally, with a limit on the number of funded participants. ICOHS College cannot guarantee a funded seat, which is why enrollment in any session depends on VET TEC 2.0 funding being available when your enrollment is processed. The most useful thing you can do is complete your application, documents, and agreement promptly.

Both the CompTIA A+ and Network+ programs are available either entirely online or by hybrid learning.

You will not be able to switch from online to hybrid (or vice versa) after you begin coursework. If you want to switch your mode of delivery before you begin, please contact our team at vettec@icohs.edu immediately.

Online virtual learning is currently unavailable for Georgia and New York residents.

• ITF 100, Information Technology Fundamentals. Foundational IT knowledge plus the first part of A+ Core 1: hardware fundamentals, basic networking, operating systems, software installation, security awareness, cloud concepts, professional communication, and troubleshooting method.
• PC 101. Completes Core 1 and begins Core 2: PC components, building and upgrading computers, mobile devices, printers, networking hardware, Windows installation and configuration, and hardware troubleshooting.
• PC 102. Completes Core 2: advanced Windows administration, Linux and macOS fundamentals, software troubleshooting, security best practice, malware removal, operational procedures, documentation, and customer service.

• NET 101, Introduction to Networking. Networking fundamentals, TCP/IP, and network configuration.
• NET 102, Advanced Networking Concepts. Wireless networking, network security, and infrastructure support.

It is not free, but if you are eligible and enrolled through VET TEC 2.0, the VA pays ICOHS College for your tuition, so you do not pay tuition yourself. Your Enrollment Agreement still shows the program's cost because we are required to disclose it.

No. There are no traditional textbooks to purchase. Everything you need is built into your learning platforms: CompTIA, uCertify, VitalSource, and Canvas. The content is developed by the platform providers and aligned directly to the certification objectives, so it stays current.

You can find physical third-party books, but they are optional, purchased on your own, and their chapters will not match your modules one to one. Follow your Canvas modules.

Yes, at no additional cost, subject to program requirements and academic readiness. See Certifications and exams below for when each voucher is released.

No. VET TEC 2.0 programs are short term and do not qualify for federal financial aid or the FAFSA, and our need-based scholarship does not apply to VET TEC 2.0 students. The program is funded through your VET TEC 2.0 benefit.

Yes. A laptop or computer is required, because all of the learning happens on your device, and it needs to be ready by the first day of your program.

ICOHS College does not provide laptops for VET TEC students, so you will need your own before you start. If you will not have one in time, tell us and we can move your enrollment to a later session to give you time, subject to seats and funding.

One of the following:

• Windows 11 or newer, Intel i5 or Ryzen 5 or higher, 16 GB RAM, SSD storage
• Apple M-series Mac, 16 GB RAM

Chromebooks are not supported. Reliable high-speed internet is required.

You can use any device with an internet connection and a browser for general work, but you still need a machine that meets the specification above for the labs and course software.

Canvas is your learning platform, with CompTIA, uCertify, and VitalSource for course content, and Microsoft Teams for the weekly live sessions. You will be given an ICOHS College email account, which becomes active around your orientation and is where all official communication goes.

Email vettec@icohs.edu for everything: application questions, documents, your upload link, your Enrollment Agreement, orientation, start dates, delivery options, VA certification, and housing allowance questions about your enrollment.

Weekly VET TEC 2.0 Information Session: every Tuesday, 4:00 PM Pacific, from this site. The best place to get your questions answered live before you apply.

For questions about your own VA eligibility or payment amounts, contact the VA directly. Those are the VA's decisions, not the school's.