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Armed Forces G.I. Bill Provided Certifications Through NAUI

NAUI is proud to announce that you can use your G.I. Bill® to pay for many of our scuba certifications and licenses. You can choose from a wide selection of programs we offer. Are you interested in learning to dive, improve your diving skills, and becoming a dive professional? The G.I. Bill® can help you accomplish this. Through these series of programs, you will learn the basics of diving and progress up this guided path to become a professional diver. We can help "Take You as Deep as You Want to Go!"

  • This program is designed for veterans by veterans. Service members who qualify can be reimbursed for their certifications and licensing exams. Restrictions follow same guidelines as the VA licensing and certification reimbursement program – please refer to this website: 
    https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/test-fees/

  • Service members can use one month of G.I. Bill® benefits per certification or license exam and can progress as far as they want. Service members can use up to one month to six months of benefits to get scuba certified or become a NAUI dive professional. Please see exams, prices and step by step instructions in the next sections below.

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$1500

NAUI Basic Level Scuba Certification
NES-VA010

  • Open Water Scuba Diver

  • Basic Life Support: CPR & First Aid

Electives: You get to choose ONE elective:

  • Underwater Digital Imaging Diver

  • Enriched Air Nitrox Diver

  • Full Face mask

  • Drysuit Diver

$1500

NAUI Basic Level Scuba Certification
NES-VA010

  • Open Water Scuba Diver

  • Basic Life Support: CPR & First Aid

Electives: You get to choose ONE elective:

  • Underwater Digital Imaging Diver

  • Enriched Air Nitrox Diver

  • Full Face mask

  • Drysuit Diver

$1500

NAUI Basic Level Scuba Certification
NES-VA010

  • Open Water Scuba Diver

  • Basic Life Support: CPR & First Aid

Electives: You get to choose ONE elective:

  • Underwater Digital Imaging Diver

  • Enriched Air Nitrox Diver

  • Full Face mask

  • Drysuit Diver

$1500

NAUI Basic Level Scuba Certification
NES-VA010

  • Open Water Scuba Diver

  • Basic Life Support: CPR & First Aid

Electives: You get to choose ONE elective:

  • Underwater Digital Imaging Diver

  • Enriched Air Nitrox Diver

  • Full Face mask

  • Drysuit Diver

$1500

NAUI Advanced Level Scuba Certification
NES-VA011

  • Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver

  • 02 Provider

Electives: You get to choose ONE elective:

  • Deep Diver

  • Underwater Digital Imaging Diver

  • Enriched Air Nitrox Diver

  • Full Face mask

  • Drysuit Diver

  • Underwater Hunter and Collector

  • Wreck Diver (External Survey)

  • Underwater Archaeologist

  • Night Dive

  • Altitude Diver

$1500

NAUI Advanced Level Scuba Certification
NES-VA011

  • Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver

  • 02 Provider

Electives: You get to choose ONE elective:

  • Deep Diver

  • Underwater Digital Imaging Diver

  • Enriched Air Nitrox Diver

  • Full Face mask

  • Drysuit Diver

  • Underwater Hunter and Collector

  • Wreck Diver (External Survey)

  • Underwater Archaeologist

  • Night Dive

  • Altitude Diver

$1500

NAUI Advanced Level Scuba Certification
NES-VA011

  • Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver

  • 02 Provider

Electives: You get to choose ONE elective:

  • Deep Diver

  • Underwater Digital Imaging Diver

  • Enriched Air Nitrox Diver

  • Full Face mask

  • Drysuit Diver

  • Underwater Hunter and Collector

  • Wreck Diver (External Survey)

  • Underwater Archaeologist

  • Night Dive

  • Altitude Diver

$1500

NAUI Advanced Level Scuba Certification
NES-VA011

  • Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver

  • 02 Provider

Electives: You get to choose ONE elective:

  • Deep Diver

  • Underwater Digital Imaging Diver

  • Enriched Air Nitrox Diver

  • Full Face mask

  • Drysuit Diver

  • Underwater Hunter and Collector

  • Wreck Diver (External Survey)

  • Underwater Archaeologist

  • Night Dive

  • Altitude Diver

$1500

Rescue Scuba Diver Certification
NES-VA012

  • Rescue Scuba Diver

  • Search and Recovery Diver

Electives: You get to choose ONE elective:

  • Deep Diver

  • Underwater Digital Imaging Diver

  • Enriched Air Nitrox Diver

  • Full Face mask

  • Drysuit Diver

  • Underwater Hunter and Collector

  • Wreck Diver (External Survey)

  • Underwater Archaeologist

  • Night Diver

  • Altitude Diver

  • DFA Pro

$1500

Rescue Scuba Diver Certification
NES-VA012

  • Rescue Scuba Diver

  • Search and Recovery Diver

Electives: You get to choose ONE elective:

  • Deep Diver

  • Underwater Digital Imaging Diver

  • Enriched Air Nitrox Diver

  • Full Face mask

  • Drysuit Diver

  • Underwater Hunter and Collector

  • Wreck Diver (External Survey)

  • Underwater Archaeologist

  • Night Diver

  • Altitude Diver

  • DFA Pro

$1500

Rescue Scuba Diver Certification
NES-VA012

  • Rescue Scuba Diver

  • Search and Recovery Diver

Electives: You get to choose ONE elective:

  • Deep Diver

  • Underwater Digital Imaging Diver

  • Enriched Air Nitrox Diver

  • Full Face mask

  • Drysuit Diver

  • Underwater Hunter and Collector

  • Wreck Diver (External Survey)

  • Underwater Archaeologist

  • Night Diver

  • Altitude Diver

  • DFA Pro

$1500

Rescue Scuba Diver Certification
NES-VA012

  • Rescue Scuba Diver

  • Search and Recovery Diver

Electives: You get to choose ONE elective:

  • Deep Diver

  • Underwater Digital Imaging Diver

  • Enriched Air Nitrox Diver

  • Full Face mask

  • Drysuit Diver

  • Underwater Hunter and Collector

  • Wreck Diver (External Survey)

  • Underwater Archaeologist

  • Night Diver

  • Altitude Diver

  • DFA Pro

$1500

Master Scuba Diver Certification
NES-VA013

  • Master Scuba Diver

  • Training Assistant

Electives: You get to choose ONE elective:

  • Deep Diver

  • Underwater Digital Imaging Diver

  • Enriched Air Nitrox Diver

  • Full Face mask

  • Drysuit Diver

  • Underwater Hunter and Collector

  • Wreck Diver (External Survey)

  • Underwater Archaeologist

  • Night Diver

  • Altitude Diver

  • DFA Pro

$1500

Master Scuba Diver Certification
NES-VA013

  • Master Scuba Diver

  • Training Assistant

Electives: You get to choose ONE elective:

  • Deep Diver

  • Underwater Digital Imaging Diver

  • Enriched Air Nitrox Diver

  • Full Face mask

  • Drysuit Diver

  • Underwater Hunter and Collector

  • Wreck Diver (External Survey)

  • Underwater Archaeologist

  • Night Diver

  • Altitude Diver

  • DFA Pro

$1500

Master Scuba Diver Certification
NES-VA013

  • Master Scuba Diver

  • Training Assistant

Electives: You get to choose ONE elective:

  • Deep Diver

  • Underwater Digital Imaging Diver

  • Enriched Air Nitrox Diver

  • Full Face mask

  • Drysuit Diver

  • Underwater Hunter and Collector

  • Wreck Diver (External Survey)

  • Underwater Archaeologist

  • Night Diver

  • Altitude Diver

  • DFA Pro

$1500

Master Scuba Diver Certification
NES-VA013

  • Master Scuba Diver

  • Training Assistant

Electives: You get to choose ONE elective:

  • Deep Diver

  • Underwater Digital Imaging Diver

  • Enriched Air Nitrox Diver

  • Full Face mask

  • Drysuit Diver

  • Underwater Hunter and Collector

  • Wreck Diver (External Survey)

  • Underwater Archaeologist

  • Night Diver

  • Altitude Diver

  • DFA Pro

$2000

Licenses

  • NAUI Instructor NES-VA001 (Professional License)

  • NAUI Assistant Instructor NES-VA002

  • NAUI Divemaster NES-VA003 (Professional License)

  • NAUI Instructor Trainer NES-VA004

  • NAUI Course Director NES-VA005

  • Force Blue Scientific Diver NES-VA007

  • Force Blue Assistant Scientific Diver NES-VA008

  • Public Safety Diving NES-VA009

Professionals are defined as Divemasters, Diving Instructors, Instructor Trainers, and Course Directors - all of these professionals licenses are considered true vocational programs. These licenses can provide full-time employment with lucrative pay.

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 http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

$2000

Licenses

  • NAUI Instructor NES-VA001 (Professional License)

  • NAUI Assistant Instructor NES-VA002

  • NAUI Divemaster NES-VA003 (Professional License)

  • NAUI Instructor Trainer NES-VA004

  • NAUI Course Director NES-VA005

  • Force Blue Scientific Diver NES-VA007

  • Force Blue Assistant Scientific Diver NES-VA008

  • Public Safety Diving NES-VA009

Professionals are defined as Divemasters, Diving Instructors, Instructor Trainers, and Course Directors - all of these professionals licenses are considered true vocational programs. These licenses can provide full-time employment with lucrative pay.

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 http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

$2000

Licenses

  • NAUI Instructor NES-VA001 (Professional License)

  • NAUI Assistant Instructor NES-VA002

  • NAUI Divemaster NES-VA003 (Professional License)

  • NAUI Instructor Trainer NES-VA004

  • NAUI Course Director NES-VA005

  • Force Blue Scientific Diver NES-VA007

  • Force Blue Assistant Scientific Diver NES-VA008

  • Public Safety Diving NES-VA009

Professionals are defined as Divemasters, Diving Instructors, Instructor Trainers, and Course Directors - all of these professionals licenses are considered true vocational programs. These licenses can provide full-time employment with lucrative pay.

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 http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

$2000

Licenses

  • NAUI Instructor NES-VA001 (Professional License)

  • NAUI Assistant Instructor NES-VA002

  • NAUI Divemaster NES-VA003 (Professional License)

  • NAUI Instructor Trainer NES-VA004

  • NAUI Course Director NES-VA005

  • Force Blue Scientific Diver NES-VA007

  • Force Blue Assistant Scientific Diver NES-VA008

  • Public Safety Diving NES-VA009

Professionals are defined as Divemasters, Diving Instructors, Instructor Trainers, and Course Directors - all of these professionals licenses are considered true vocational programs. These licenses can provide full-time employment with lucrative pay.

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 http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

Getting Started

Step 1

Learn about G.I. Bill® eligibility requirements and find out if you can get these benefits. VA education benefits can help you pay your tuition, pick out a school, choose a career, and more. If you’re an active-duty service member or Veteran, a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a qualified survivor or dependent, find out if you can get VA education benefits through the G.I. Bill® and other educational assistance programs.

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Scuba Diving Rules
Policies & Questions

How cold is the water at Vortex Springs?

How deep is the gate at Vortex Springs?

Do you have to pay to get into Vortex springs?

Can I scuba dive without a certification?

Are pets allowed at vortex spring?

Is alcohol allowed at Vortex Spring?

What time is check in for camping and lodging?

Are there grills in the campground?

Are campfires allowed?

Are there lifeguards on duty?

Is there a restaurant on-site?

  1. All diving guests must register at the dive shop, pay applicable pass fees, and sign a waiver/release form. Minors require the signature of a custodial, parent or legal guardian.

  2. Diving passes expire at 11pm.

  3. All scuba rental gear is a 24 hour rental. If you plan to return your gear after hours please contact a staff member for instructions.

  4. The minimum age for scuba diving is 10, regardless of supervision or certification. All minors must dive with a certified adult, regardless of whether the minor is certified.

  5. Diver must be able to show proof of certification from a recognized agency or be under instructor supervision.

  6. Divers must be able to read and abide by all posted diving rules.

  7. Divers must follow all generally accepted safe diving practices.

  8. Divers must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

  9. Divers must dive within their limits of certification.

  10. Divers must not enter the cavern or cave system without such certifications.

Scuba Diving Rules
Policies & Questions

How cold is the water at Vortex Springs?

How deep is the gate at Vortex Springs?

Do you have to pay to get into Vortex springs?

Can I scuba dive without a certification?

Are pets allowed at vortex spring?

Is alcohol allowed at Vortex Spring?

What time is check in for camping and lodging?

Are there grills in the campground?

Are campfires allowed?

Are there lifeguards on duty?

Is there a restaurant on-site?

  1. All diving guests must register at the dive shop, pay applicable pass fees, and sign a waiver/release form. Minors require the signature of a custodial, parent or legal guardian.

  2. Diving passes expire at 11pm.

  3. All scuba rental gear is a 24 hour rental. If you plan to return your gear after hours please contact a staff member for instructions.

  4. The minimum age for scuba diving is 10, regardless of supervision or certification. All minors must dive with a certified adult, regardless of whether the minor is certified.

  5. Diver must be able to show proof of certification from a recognized agency or be under instructor supervision.

  6. Divers must be able to read and abide by all posted diving rules.

  7. Divers must follow all generally accepted safe diving practices.

  8. Divers must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

  9. Divers must dive within their limits of certification.

  10. Divers must not enter the cavern or cave system without such certifications.