The NCSF personal trainer certification program is reimbursable under the Montgomery GI BILL for military personnel. In addition, the NCSF Certification is available through the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) program. The DANTES program provides test administration and support for recognized national certification and license boards, for military personnel stationed around the world. In addition, Veterans Affairs (VA) will also pay for failed tests as well as re-certification exams. Eligibility of the GI Bill is specifically for the following military personnel: active duty (MGIB-AD), veterans (VEAP), military dependants (DEA), selected reserve (MGIB-SR), and reserve (REAP). The NCSF Military Support Plan (NCSF-MSP) adds further benefit to Veterans Affairs by discounting your programs to make your educational dollars go further.
Select any of the following GI Bill approved NCSF personal trainer certification programs.
Pay for your selected program and retain the receipt
Call 1-888-GI BILL-1 or Click on the following link to complete and submit the reimbursement application online: How to Apply
The NCSF program falls under the License and Certification (L & C) section “certification” select Certified Personal Trainer
The DANTES program provides military personnel with the opportunity to take the NCSF Certified Personal Trainer Exam at participating military installations around the world. Currently, there are approximately 520 military bases that offer the NCSF Personal Trainer Exam and the on-demand service allows all branches of the military, including reserves, the opportunity to participate. This test delivery option fulfills the needs of military personnel who are either stationed overseas or deployed domestically with restricted off-base testing access.
Identify a participating Military installation offering the NCSF Certified Personal Trainer Exam using our exam center locator for military personnel.
Register for the Certified Personal Trainer Exam with the NCSF.
Once registered you will be able to contact the base’s Test Control Officer (TCO) and request for the NCSF Personal Trainer Exam to be delivered to the exam center there onsite.
The NCSF and the base TCO will coordinate an exam date and time and provide you with the necessary exam details for your scheduled appointment.
