Military and Veterans

Yes. Bidwell Training Center is an approved institution for Veterans Military Education assistance, and veterans, active-duty service members, and eligible dependents may be able to apply education benefits toward career training programs in Pittsburgh. For current eligibility information, contact admissions at 412-402-9761 or visit benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Bidwell Training Center supports several military education benefit options. Eligible students may be able to apply benefits including the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33), Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (Chapter 30), and Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606), subject to VA approval and individual eligibility. Contact admissions at 412-402-9761 to confirm how your specific benefits apply.

Typically, you submit VA Form 22-1990 through the VA website, then Bidwell's admissions team certifies your enrollment once you're accepted. Because Bidwell's programs are already offered at no cost to eligible Pennsylvania residents, veterans should contact admissions to understand how their specific benefit interacts with the school's funding model. Call 412-402-9761 to get started.

Veterans have access to all six of Bidwell's career training programs: Medical Assistant, Medical Billing, Institutional Pharmacy Technician, Chemical Laboratory Technician, Horticulture Technology, and Culinary Arts. Each includes an externship and professional development coursework, and programs can be completed in as little as 7 to 8 months.*

*Program length when completed in normal time.

Admission requires a high school diploma or GED, proof of Pennsylvania residency, and passing scores on an assessment covering reading comprehension and basic math. Some programs also require a criminal record check — requirements that apply to all students, including veterans. Call 412-402-9761 to schedule a required in-person Information Session.