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)
Then, you must be accepted into Sentara College of Health Sciences’s Patient Care Technician Program. After being accepted into the program , you have to visit our site at https://scholars.vaready.org to submit your Scholar Application as final no later than 5 calendar days after your course’s start date.
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?
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.