Use Your GI Bill® Benefits for Scuba Training
Space Coast Dive Center offers SSI preparatory courses for licensing and certification, from Open Water through the professional SSI Diveguide & Divemaster program. You pay the same price as every student, and we give you the paid, itemized invoice you need to request reimbursement from VA.
View CoursesCall (321) 723-8888How it works
Choose a course
Pick your SSI course and confirm prerequisites and gear needs with us.
Pay & train
You pay us directly at our standard price. We do not bill VA. When you finish, you get a paid, itemized invoice (tuition, eLearning, and gear listed separately).
File with VA
You submit your own claim: VA Form 22-10272 for a preparatory course (Post-9/11 GI Bill® Ch. 33 or DEA Ch. 35), or VA Form 22-0803 for a certification test fee. VA decides eligibility and pays you directly.
VA Preparatory Courses
Prices are our standard prices, which every student pays, and include tuition plus any required equipment or rental package. Select a course to see full details.
Open Water Diver
Your first certification: academics, pool and 4 open water dives.
Advanced Open Water Diver
Build skills with advanced adventure dives.
Enriched Air Nitrox
Longer bottom times with nitrox gas theory.
Deep Diving
Plan and execute dives to deeper profiles safely.
Dry Suit Diving
Buoyancy and thermal control in a dry suit.
Night & Limited Visibility
Low-light communication and night navigation.
Perfect Buoyancy
Fine-tune buoyancy, trim and air consumption.
Scooter / DPV Diving
Underwater propulsion training and navigation.
Search & Recovery
Search patterns and lift-bag recovery.
Waves, Tides & Currents
Ocean dynamics, shore entries and drift diving.
Science of Diving
Physics, physiology and decompression theory.
Diver Stress & Rescue
Prevent, recognize and manage diver emergencies.
Wreck Diving
Safe wreck diving and mapping. Advanced Wreck also available.
SSI Diveguide & Divemaster
Professional leadership training to guide certified divers.
Additional fees (not reimbursable)
| Fee | When it applies | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Agency Pro Registration | Paid on graduation to activate Divemaster professional status | $100–$150 |
| Professional Liability Insurance | Required before leading dives or working in a professional capacity | $100–$250/yr |
| Boat Charters & Site Fees | If offshore evaluation dives aren't included in a specialty's fee | $100 |
Good to know
- VA decides eligibility and amounts; reimbursement isn't guaranteed. Questions: 1-888-GI-BILL-1 or VA.gov.
- One refund policy applies to every student. See our Refund Policy.
Need paperwork for VA?
| Who | How we help |
|---|---|
| Invoices & VA forms | Lori, Retail Manager, can help you get your final paid invoice and the VA form you need to submit. Questions about your benefits go to the VA. |
| Phone | (321) 723-8888 |
| info@spacecoastdive.com | |
| Visit | 4651 Babcock Street NE, Suite 8, Palm Bay, FL 32905 |
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.