VETERANS

Use Your GI Bill® Benefits to Earn Your Captain's License

Lake Superior Captain’s Academy is approved for eligible veterans and service members to use VA education benefits for approved maritime training.

Approved Courses

OUPV / 6-Pack Captain's License Course

Use eligible VA education benefits toward approved OUPV / 6-Pack Captain's License training.

Master Captain's License Upgrade

Eligible veterans and service members may be able to use VA education benefits for the approved Master Captain's License Upgrade.

In-Person Training in Superior, Wisconsin

Approved training is provided in person at Lake Superior Captain's Academy in Superior, Wisconsin.

How It Works

Using your GI Bill® benefits for approved captain’s license training can be a straightforward process. Follow these steps to get started, select your course, and complete your enrollment with Lake Superior Captain’s Academy.
Apply for VA Education Benefits

Apply for VA education benefits or obtain your Certificate of Eligibility (COE).

Contact Lake Superior Captain's Academy

Let us know that you'd like to use your VA benefits for captain's license training.

Select Your Course

We'll help you select an eligible course and class date.

Enrollment Certification

We certify your enrollment with the VA.

Attend Class

Attend class and complete your approved training.

What Will the GI Bill® Cover?

The amount VA pays depends on your individual eligibility and benefit program. VA education benefits may help cover approved tuition and fees.

Students should confirm their individual benefits with the VA.

Already Have Military Maritime Experience?

Your military sea service may count toward the experience required for certain U.S. Coast Guard credentials.

We can help you understand the documentation you’ll need when applying for your Merchant Mariner Credential.

Ready to Get Started?

Contact us and let us know:
  • Which course you're interested in
  • Which class date you're considering
  • Whether you already have your VA Certificate of Eligibility
Not sure where to start? Contact us and we’ll help walk you through the enrollment process.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the GI Bill® for a captain's license course?
Eligible veterans and service members may be able to use VA education benefits for approved captain’s license training. Individual eligibility and benefit amounts vary.
The approved courses include the OUPV / 6-Pack Captain’s License Course and Master Captain’s License Upgrade.
Eligible VA education benefits may help cover approved tuition and fees for the OUPV / 6-Pack Captain’s License Course.
Eligible veterans and service members may be able to use VA education benefits for the approved Master Captain’s License Upgrade.
You should apply for VA education benefits or obtain your Certificate of Eligibility. Contact Lake Superior Captain’s Academy if you’re not sure where to start.
Military sea service may count toward the experience required for certain U.S. Coast Guard credentials. The appropriate documentation will be needed when applying for your Merchant Mariner Credential.
The amount VA pays depends on your individual eligibility and benefit program. VA education benefits may help cover approved tuition and fees. Students should confirm their individual benefits with the VA.
Approved training is provided in person at Lake Superior Captain’s Academy in Superior, Wisconsin.

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