Use Your GI Bill® to Earn Scuba Certifications & Professional Diving Credentials

Sink or Swim Scuba proudly supports veterans, active‑duty service members, and eligible dependents who want to pursue scuba certifications and professional dive training using GI Bill® education benefits.

Whether your goal is recreational scuba certification, professional dive leadership, or building skills that translate into public safety or instructional pathways, approved training may be eligible for VA education benefits.

Who This Program Is For

This opportunity may apply to:

• Veterans using Post‑9/11 GI Bill® or other VA education benefits
• Active‑duty service members planning for transition
• Eligible dependents with transferred benefits
• Veterans pursuing professional diving, instructional, or public safety‑related skills

Eligibility and approved programs vary by individual.

What Scuba Training May Be Eligible

Depending on VA approval and individual benefits status, GI Bill® funding may apply to approved scuba and professional diving programs, including:

• Open Water Scuba Certification

• Advanced & Specialty Scuba Certifications

• Divemaster Training

• Instructor Development Programs

• Select Professional, Technical, and Leadership‑Track Courses

Not all courses or expenses are automatically covered. We’ll help you understand what applies.

How the Process Works

We keep this straightforward and transparent:

1️⃣ Confirm your VA education benefits
Start by verifying your GI Bill® eligibility with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

2️⃣ Contact Sink or Swim Scuba
We’ll discuss training goals, timelines, and which programs may qualify.

3️⃣ Enroll in approved training
Once eligibility and course pathways are confirmed, you’ll enroll in the appropriate program.

4️⃣ Complete training & certification
You’ll complete coursework, in‑water training, and certification requirements according to agency standards.

We are happy to assist with documentation and coordination where applicable.

Why Train with Sink or Swim Scuba

Veterans choose Sink or Swim Scuba because we offer:

• SDI 5‑Star Instructor Training Facility status

• Experience training professional and public safety divers

• Structured, standards‑based programs focused on real‑world skills

• Local training serving Gastonia, Charlotte, Lake Norman, and surrounding areas

• A professional, no‑pressure approach to education and career development

Our instructors focus on competence, confidence, and long‑term success — not rushed certifications.

Important Information About GI Bill® Benefits

GI Bill® benefits are administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

• Eligibility, approved programs, and benefit coverage vary by individual

• Not all scuba courses, materials, or expenses are covered

• Approval status may change over time

We do not guarantee coverage and do not imply VA endorsement.
Please contact us to discuss current approval status and qualifying programs.

Get Started

If you’re a veteran or service member interested in using GI Bill® benefits for scuba or professional dive training, we’re happy to help you explore your options.