Thank you for serving our country!
Veterans are well suited for careers in home performance, where practical experience and a strong safety mindset are essential. These skills directly support healthier, more efficient, and more comfortable homes across the country.
Today, over 200,000 veterans are working in energy efficiency careers across the United States, applying their skills to improve how homes perform and operate.
Why Get BPI Certified?
A career in energy efficiency is more than a job - it’s work that directly helps people. From lowering energy costs to improving comfort, health, and safety, home performance professionals make a measurable difference in the lives of families and communities every day.
- Exam Fee Reimbursement & Scholarships: Veterans may be eligible to receive reimbursement for BPI certification exam fees through the GI Bill®. Veterans can also apply for BPI scholarships, including the Jon Siemen Memorial Scholarship, which covers the cost of eligible online and field exams required to earn a BPI certification.
- Portable, Nationally Recognized Certifications: BPI certifications are recognized by home performance and energy efficiency employers nationwide, allowing you to take your credentials wherever your career leads.
- Career Growth & Industry Demand: BPI certifications are recognized by home performance and energy efficiency employers nationwide, allowing you to take your credentials wherever your career leads.
- A Strong Professional Community: The energy efficiency industry is supported by a broad network of employers, community organizations, and state and federal programs committed to workforce development and sustainability.
How to Get VA Reimbursement for BPI Exam Fees
Eligible veterans may receive reimbursement for BPI certification exam fees through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Applications must be submitted within one (1) year of the exam date.
Step 1: Confirm Your Exam is Approved
The following BPI exams are currently pre-approved for VA reimbursement:
The following BPI exams are currently pre-approved for VA reimbursement:
- Building Analyst- Technician
- Building Analyst-Professional
- Infiltration Duct Leakage Controller
- Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Professional
- Heating Professional
- Manufactured Housing Professional
- Multifamily Building Analyst Professional
- Multifamily Building Operator Professional
- Air Leakage Control Installer (ALCI)
Step 2: Confirm Your VA Benefits Eligibility
You may qualify if you are enrolled in one (1) of the following VA education programs:
You may qualify if you are enrolled in one (1) of the following VA education programs:
- Montgomery GI Bill®
- Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
- Post-9/11 GI Bill®
- Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA)
- Montgomery GI Bill® – Selected Reserve
- Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)
Step 3: Apply for Exam Fee Reimbursement
Submit VA Form 22-0803 (Application for Reimbursement of Certification Test Fees) to your VA regional processing office.
Additional Support
Need help or have questions?
- Contact the VA Benefits Office
- Call 877-274-1274 ext. 127
- Email BPI Support
Training Reimbursement
If you complete training prior to taking a BPI exam through a BPI Test Center or approved training provider, you may also qualify for GI Bill® reimbursement. Confirm that the training provider is VA-approved and contact your local VA office for training reimbursement instructions.
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