Military and Veterans

Military and veteran family sits on a lawn together — Bidwell Training Center is a military and veterans friendly school, which means we’re committed to supporting you in your studies

It’s Our Turn to Serve You

Bidwell Training Center is an approved institution for Veterans Military Education assistance. We believe in supporting individuals that have set aside their own comfort and stability in order to serve and protect our country’s freedom in the military. We honor and respect our enlisted soldiers, as well as their families, by offering several options for military educational benefits. Find out how.

Getting Your Benefits

Members of military service, former members, and dependents of members/former members can all apply for GI Bill® entitlement while enrolled at Bidwell Training Center. We will help you contact the U.S Department of Veteran Affairs, and work with you to help determine your eligibility.

On-Site School Certifying Officials

Bidwell Training Center employs qualified School Certifying Officials who will help you fill out and request the documents you need to move forward with receiving your benefits. Our staff is committed to the Bidwell Training Center’s mission of equipping you with the tools you need to succeed.

Thinking About Transferring Credit?

We will review the application of military service members and their dependents and may accept academic credits earned at another institution toward any course of study.

Veteran students applying for Chapter 31, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program, and Chapter 33, Post 9/11 GI Bill®, are encouraged to communicate as soon as possible with the School Certifying Official.

FAQs

: Is Bidwell Training Center approved for GI Bill benefits?
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.

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: What types of military education benefits can be used at Bidwell?
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.

Contact Us for More Information

: How do I apply for VA education benefits to attend a trade school in Pittsburgh?
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.

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: What career training programs are available to veterans at Bidwell?
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

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: What are the enrollment requirements to attend Bidwell as a veteran?
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.

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Is a Bidwell Training Center Right For You? Get More Info…

If you’re interested in military and veteran benefits, discovering your future career, and exploring whether Bidwell Training Center is right for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information.

For immediate questions, call 412-402-9761

GI Bill ®” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.