VA-Approved Training · Austin, TX
Use your
GI Bill®
Veteran or active service member? Learn to dive, build new skills, or become a dive industry professional — using your GI Bill® benefits. Texas Scuba Academy offers VA-approved certifications and professional licenses through the SDI/TDI International Training program.
18
VA-Approved Programs
5
GI Bill® Chapters
SDI/TDI
Recognized Worldwide
Pre-Filled
VA Forms Provided
How it works
Confirm your eligibility
Contact the VA Regional Office or a local VA Assistance Office to confirm your eligibility and remaining benefit level. Eligibility is based on GI Bill® Chapters 30, 32, 33, 35, and 1606.
Choose your program
Pick the certification or professional license you want from our VA-approved programs below. Not sure where to start? We can help you find the right path.
Pay & keep your receipt
Pay for your selected program and hold onto your proof of purchase — you will need it to submit for VA reimbursement.
Complete your training
Finish all required coursework and dives with your Texas Scuba Academy instructor. We'll guide you every step of the way.
Submit for reimbursement
Fill out VA Form 22-0803 and submit it through Ask VA — or by mail — with your supporting materials. We provide pre-filled forms for each course to make this easy.
Ask about the forms →VA-approved packages
Start here
SDI Open Water Diver Package
SDI Open Water Scuba Diver · SDI Computer Nitrox Diver
Level up
SDI Full Advanced Diver Package
SDI Deep Diver · SDI Underwater Navigation · SDI Night / Limited Visibility Diver
Safety & leadership
SDI Rescue Diver Package
SDI Rescue Diver · First Response CPR · Oxygen Administration · Bloodborne Pathogens · Airborne Pathogens
Industry career
Fill Station Attendant Package
SDI Visual Inspection Procedures · Air Fill Station Technician · TDI Nitrox Gas Blender · TDI Advanced Gas Blender · SDI Equipment Specialist Diver · TDI Oxygen Equipment Service Technician
Go technical
TDI Technical Diver Package
TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver · TDI Decompression Procedures Diver
Not listed?
Something else in mind
There are 18 VA-approved programs available — reach out and we can point you in the right direction.
Ask us →Eligible GI Bill® chapters
Common questions
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Contact the VA Regional Office or a local VA Assistance Office before signing up. Each veteran's situation is different — confirming eligibility, time remaining, and benefit level with your VA representative first is the best approach.
How does reimbursement work?
You pay for your course upfront, complete your training, then submit VA Form 22-0803 to the VA for reimbursement. We provide pre-filled forms for each program to simplify the paperwork. You will only be reimbursed the amount listed on our website.
Is equipment covered?
No — equipment purchases are not covered under the GI Bill® program. Only course and certification fees are eligible for reimbursement.
Where do I get the VA Form 22-0803?
We provide pre-filled versions of VA Form 22-0803 for each of our programs to help avoid mistakes. You can also find forms at tdisdi.com/gibill. Submit the completed form through Ask VA or mail it to your regional VA processing office.
Are these certifications recognized worldwide?
Yes — all SDI and TDI certifications earned through this program are accepted globally at dive shops and dive sites around the world.
What if the course I want isn't listed?
Reach out to us directly — there are 18 VA-approved programs available and we can help point you in the right direction or refer you to the appropriate resource.
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 benefits.va.gov/gibill.