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Home<\/span>\u203a<\/span>For Individuals<\/span>\u203a<\/span>Veteran Assistance<\/span><\/p>\n

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Honoring service. Supporting your transition to a civilian crane career.<\/span><\/p>\n

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From Service to Skilled Trade<\/h2>\n

CCO certification is recognized through multiple federal programs that help veterans and active-duty service members offset the cost of certification and prepare for civilian careers in crane operation.<\/p>\n

If you’re transitioning from military service, CCO has resources to help you get certified faster and at reduced cost.<\/p>\n

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01<\/span><\/p>\n

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DoD COOL Program<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL) program supports active-duty service members (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines & Coast Guard) pursuing civilian credentials tied to their military occupation \u2014 funding exam fees and approved prep materials. CCO certifications are listed in the COOL database for eligible MOSs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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VA Certification Fee Reimbursement<\/h3>\n

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The VA’s licensing and certification benefit reimburses eligible individuals for the cost of a test approved under the GI Bill\u00ae \u2014 and CCO’s certification exams are approved. The VA covers only the test fee itself, up to $2,000 per test (not exceeding the actual cost), and retesting is also eligible.<\/p>\n

You may qualify if you’re also eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill \u2013 Active Duty (Chapter 30), VEAP (Chapter 32), or Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35). Veterans generally have 10 years after discharge to use these benefits.<\/p>\n

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How to Apply<\/span><\/h6>\n

Send a copy of your test results to the VA office that handles your education benefits, along with a note including:<\/span><\/p>\n