As a veteran, your leadership and experience can profoundly impact elementary to high school students, guiding them through challenges and helping shape their futures.
As a veteran, your experience, discipline, and drive to make a difference can make you a highly effective and inspiring educator.
Learn how to start your career in education and check your state’s certification requirements, pay, and benefits.
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FAQsExplore education programs that value the unique skills and experiences that veterans bring to teaching.
The American Board offers an online program that makes becoming a certified teacher easy and accessible for everyone.
Classroom Academy offers a two-year residency with $22,000 annual pay, hands-on training with experienced educators, Department of Labor credentials, and possible tuition assistance.
College Recon helps veterans and military families find schools and scholarships tailored to their needs, offering free access to over 2,800 colleges and dedicated campus staff.
This alternative certification program lets you start teaching with full pay in as little as 8 weeks.
Kansas State University offers flexible teaching degrees that can be completed in 12 to 24 months, both online and in-person. Their military-friendly College of Education provides numerous scholarships.
Liberty University offers programs focused on service, integrity, and honor, helping students succeed in variety of fields.
University of Massachusetts Global has over 60 years of experience educating working adults with a wide range of online, on-campus, and hybrid degrees.
Moreland University offers flexible and affordable online programs for educators seeking certification and advanced degrees, serving students from over 165 countries.
National University provides over 75 degree programs and tuition discounts for active-duty and veteran students. Their classes are available online and on-site to support military schedules.
The University of North Florida’s Veterans to Teachers program offers graduate-level teaching certificates for veterans, equipping them with essential classroom skills.
Oswego State University prepares individuals with vocational and technical backgrounds for teaching through traditional and online programs.
Teachers of Tomorrow is the nation’s largest teacher certification program, helping many veterans transition into teaching online.
WGU’s Teachers College offers a variety of K–12 education degrees with a competency-based model, allowing students to learn at their own pace with affordable tuition.