Military Benefits
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VA Education Benefits
& GI Bill®

AVI Career Training is proud to support veterans, service members, and military families in Fairfax County, VA.

Our Commitment

Serving Those Who Served

AVI Career Training in Fairfax County, VA actively supports military service members, veterans, and their families seeking career training through our beauty and wellness programs.

We are an approved institution for VA education benefits, making it easier for veterans to use their earned benefits and build rewarding new careers. Our Financial Aid team will guide you through the eligibility verification and enrollment process from start to finish.

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Available Benefits

Military Education Benefits

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Post-9/11 Benefit

Post-9/11 GI Bill®

Financial assistance for housing and school costs. Available to those who served at least 90 days after September 10, 2001, or who were discharged with a service-related disability after 30 days of service.

Benefit Transfer
Benefits may be transferable to eligible spouses and children of qualifying service members.
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Active Military

DoD Tuition Assistance

Currently serving military personnel may qualify for Department of Defense tuition support to cover education costs while on active duty.

Eligibility Verification
Eligibility verification is required before enrollment. Contact our Financial Aid team to confirm your status.
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Family Members

Dependent & Spouse Benefits

Family members of active-duty service members in paygrades E1–E5, O1–O2, or W1–W2 may receive financial aid from the Department of Defense for education and occupational credentials.

Qualifying Paygrades
E1–E5 · O1–O2 · W1–W2 (active-duty sponsor required)
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Stack Your Benefits

Additional Federal Aid

VA education benefits can often be combined with other federal financial aid programs, potentially covering more of your education costs.

  • Title IV Federal Student Aid
  • Federal Pell Grants (need-based)
  • Federal Direct Loans
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Qualifying Programs

Programs Eligible for VA Benefits

Cosmetology1,000 hours
Basic Esthetics600 hours
Master Esthetics600 hours
Massage Therapy625 hours
Electrolysis600 hours
Instructor — Esthetics600 hours
Important Notes

Veteran Scheduling Policy

On-Campus Attendance Required

Veteran students must attend all classes on campus for VA benefit purposes. The hybrid/online option is not available for VA-funded enrollment.

Minimum Hour Requirement

A minimum of 22 hours per week is required for full-time VA benefit status. Contact us to confirm your specific schedule requirements.

Flexible Start Dates

Contact us to check availability for your preferred start date.

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Enrollment

How to Get Started

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Contact Us
Call (571) 491-4634 or email admissions@avi.edu to speak with our Financial Aid team about your benefits.
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Verify Eligibility
We'll help you verify your VA benefit eligibility and determine which programs and funding sources apply to you.
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Begin Enrollment
Complete your application and enrollment paperwork — your new career awaits.
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Honored to Serve Those Who Served Our Country

AVI Career Training is committed to helping veterans and military families build new careers in the beauty and wellness industry. Your service deserves our support — let us help you take the next step.

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Ready to Launch Your Career?

Use your earned VA education benefits to build a new career at AVI Career Training. Our team is ready to help you every step of the way.