Currently only Patient Care Technician (PCT) is supported by/ eligible for VA Ready.
Category: Scholar Application (Sentara)
Questions about the VA Ready application and process for Scholars enrolled in a course at Sentara College of Health Sciences.
I was moved to a later cohort. What do I need to do?
Please email scholars@vaready.org and let them know of your cohort date change. Include your full name, VA Ready Application ID, and new Conditional Acceptance Letter.
Sentara College of Health Sciences already has all my information, can you access it from their systems?
VA Ready is separate from the Sentara College of Health Sciences. Because of this, we cannot access your Sentara account and information. VA Ready ONLY has access to the information you share directly with us.
Can you enroll me in a class at Sentara?
Virginia Ready is not able to enroll you in a course at Sentara College of Health Sciences. You must contact Sentara College of Health Sciences directly to enroll in one of their courses.
How do I apply for VA Ready? (Sentara)
In order to apply for Virginia Ready you must ensure you meet Virginia Ready’s eligibility criteria. View our full criteria and learn more about the Scholar Application process at https://www.vaready.org/learn/sign-up/ You are enrolled in a VA Ready supported course You are applying prior to or within the 5 calendar days of your class starting (1st […]
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 Scholar 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 Scholar 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 […]