Earn Industry-Aligned IT Certifications Through Air Force COOL-Approved Training
Airmen, expand your arsenal of IT skills with Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line education benefits. Explore the benefit-eligible IT training available through QuickStart.
Through the Air Force COOL program, you can use up to $4,500 per year towards education-related expenses that support your current military MOS or prepare you to enter the civilian workforce.
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Explore the Application Process for U.S. Air Force and Space Force Service Members
If you are an enlisted or active-duty service member, part of the Air Force, Air Force Reserves, Air National Guard, or the Space Force, you may be eligible for up to $4,500 of education funding toward your IT training. Funding is through Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-line (AF COOL). Here's how you can apply today:
What Is Air Force COOL?
Designed to help Air Force and Space Force service members achieve industry-relevant certifications, the Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-line (COOL) program covers the cost of IT pathway training for eligible enlisted individuals.
Schedule a call with our military program advisor. They will guide you through different training options, discuss what's right for your personal and professional goals, and answer your questions.
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Create Your AFVEC Account
If you haven't already done so, create your Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC) account. You'll use this portal to manage your education and funding requests.
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Select Your Credentials
When logged into your AFVEC account, you will be able to explore the credentials that you may be qualified for and can sort the credentials based on the funding method, ex: AF COOL or GI Bill. Create your education goal when you've decided on the credentials that you would like to pursue.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can an airman pay for the education program upfront, and be reimbursed by Air Force COOL/TA/CA?
No, the rules of this program do not allow for airmen to pay for a program and then be reimbursed by Air Force COOL/tuition assistance/credentialing assistance. The process is as follows: airmen must submit a request for funding through AFVEC, once processed and approved, the finance department will contact QuickStart Learning, Inc. to process the payment for your course, then our government admissions advisor will contact the airman to give details about starting the online course.
If any course refunds are issued is the money returned to an airman?
No, course refunds are never issued back to the airman. In situations where a course refund is warranted, the refund is always returned directly to the Air Force COOL/tuition assistance/credentialing assistance finance department.
What is the first step to getting credentialed?
In order for an Airman to apply for a credential, he/she must have an approved AF COOL Credentialing goal listed. The Airman must also contact the credentialing agency for any costs or prerequisites.
Does Air Force COOL pay for leadership courses?
Senior NCOs (E-7 through E-9) may also be eligible for leadership and management credentials. The AF COOL Program has recently expanded to allow for one non-AFSC related credential
Are AF Reservists authorized to use the AF COOL program?
Reservists and Guardsmen on Title 10 or Title 32 (502 F) Orders will be authorized to use AF COOL. Funding will not exceed a maximum of $4500 per lifetime per Airman.
Can I choice a training not in my AFSC?
Air Force COOL requires that the first credentialing be in the Airmans primary AFSC. Once complete, additional training can be obtained from any of the available credentials available on the Air Force COOL site.
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Eligibility Requirements
To receive funding authorization for education costs, you must be a regular Air Force (RegAF), United States Space Force (USSF), Air Force Reserves (AFRES), or an Air National Guard (ANG) member on Title 10 or Title 32 active-duty orders. The Air Force COOL program is a Total Force enlisted program.
Enlisted Air Force service members must also meet the following requirements:
Possess a 5-skill level in their Primary Air Force Specialty Code
Do not have a UIF, are not on a Control Roster, and are current on their most recent fitness test at the time of application
Have a profile in AFVEC with an approved credentialing goal
Must obtain supervisor approval and complete their entire credential while on active-duty status
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