Yes. In order to be eligible for the Credential Achievement Award, you must successfully earn your credential or license.
Category: General
General questions for all VA Ready Scholars.
I didn’t apply for VA Ready at the start of my course and just earned my credential. Can I still qualify?
No. VA Ready cannot retroactively accept applications for completed courses.
Can I apply for more than one course and get more than one $1000 Credential Achievement Award?
No. At this time, individuals are only able to claim one Credential Achievement Award.
How do I get my $1000 Credential Achievement Award?
First, you need to be an approved VA Ready Scholar. Then, you will need to complete your course and pass your credential or licensure exam. Once you have the required documents, you will need to log into your https://scholars.vaready.org account and go to My Dashboard. From there, you will need to start and complete your […]
How will I know when my Sign Up Application has been approved?
You will get a confirmation email at the time your Application is Approved. Please check your email and spam folder regularly for this email.
How do I check to see if I submitted my Sign Up Application or Certification Form?
Log into your https://scholars.vaready.org account. Go to “My Dashboard.” If the status says “Final” you have successfully submitted your Application or Certification Form! Please Note: Submitting your Sign Up Application as Final does not guarantee acceptance as a VA Ready Scholar. Submitting your Certification Form as final does not guarantee that you will automatically receive […]
My application says it was Withdrawn. Why?
If you have submitted your application as Final outside of the 5 calendar day window, then your application will be automatically withdrawn. This is the most common reason for Withdrawal. Virginia Ready reviews all applications in Final and Draft status. If we find that you do not meet our eligibility criteria at any point in […]
How do I sign up for VA Ready?
In order to sign up for Virginia Ready you must ensure you meet Virginia Ready’s eligibility criteria. View our full criteria and learn more about the sign-up process at https://www.vaready.org/learn/sign-up/ VA Ready Eligibility Criteria: You are enrolled in a VA Ready supported FastForward course You are signing up prior to or within the 5 calendar […]
Do you have a phone number I can call?
No, the quickest and most efficient way to get a response from the VA Ready team is via email. Please email us here. If necessary, we can arrange a time (via a link to an online scheduling system) to talk by phone or video chat.