There could be multiple reasons that you have not received your $1000 Credential Achievement Award. Please check your email inbox for emails from credentials@vaready.org. If you have any emails from credentials@vaready.org, please read them in their entirety. See below for some of the most common reasons you may not have received your Credential Achievement Award. […]
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Do I have to pass the National Career and Competency Testing Patient Care Technician (NCCT PCT) exam in order to get the $1000 Credential Achievement Award?
Yes. In order to be eligible for the Credential Achievement Award, you must successfully earn your Patient Care Technician (PCT) license.
I finished my class at Sentara – How do I receive my $1,000 Credential Achievement Award?
The $1000 Credential Achievement Award is not automatic. You must earn your Patient Care Technician (PCT) license in order to qualify for the $1000 Credential Achievement Award. If you are an approved VA Ready Scholar, you will need to log into your https://scholars.vaready.org account and go to My Dashboard. From there, you will need to […]
What does my credential look like?
Your credential document will be issued by its accrediting body — not your community college or VA Ready. Please see the descriptions and examples below to learn more about the credential document that we need you to upload in order to earn your $1,000 Credential Achievement Award. PLEASE NOTE: Your credential may be issued by […]
What if I upload the wrong documents?
For the Sign Up Application: If you uploaded the incorrect document(s) the Student Journey Team will make a note in your account and put your Sign Up Application back in draft status so that you can upload the correct document(s). You will be notified via email (from scholars@vaready.org) if your Sign Up Application is put back […]
What is causing the delay in receiving my $1,000 Credential Achievement Award?
Most delays are caused by user errors in the credential upload processes. Additionally, the Student Journey Team needs time to review your Certification Form to make sure the correct documents were uploaded. To view a video tutorial on how to find and upload your VCCS Acknowledgement of Credential, watch the video below or visit https://youtu.be/0pAKJR31SV8 […]
What happens if I submit my Certification Form outside of the 150 day deadline?
Submitting your Certification Form outside of the 150 day deadline puts you in danger of being Withdrawn and ineligible for the Credential Achievement Award. If you are submitting outside of the 150 day deadline, you will need to answer the 150 day questions on the first tab of the Certification Form. The information provided here […]
How long do I have to submit my Certification Form after my course ends?
You have 150 Calendar Days from the time your course ends to submit your Certification Form as Final. If you believe you might go over this deadline, please email credentials@vaready.org.
Do you need my certificate of completion from my college?
No. VA Ready does not need the certificate you received for completing your course.
Do I have to submit a separate W-9 Form?
No. The W-9 Form is part of the Certification Form.