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Crystal River Dive Center NAUI SCUBA Certification & GI Bill® Reimbursement in Crystal River
Eligible Veterans, service members, and qualified survivors or dependents can seek GI Bill® reimbursement for approved NAUI certification and license exam fees at Crystal River Kayak Company, the only nearby NAUI VA Testing Center.
NAUI VA Testing Center
Talk With Our Dive Team
Call before enrolling to confirm the NAUI certification path, exam fees, and reimbursement paperwork.
A Local Path From First Certification to Dive Professional
Eligible Veterans, active-duty service members, and qualified survivors or dependents can seek reimbursement for approved NAUI certification and license exam fees through qualifying GI Bill® benefits. You can begin as a brand-new diver, continue through advanced and rescue training, or follow the professional path to instructor ratings.
We provide the applicable NAUI exams, testing documentation, and printed reimbursement instructions. Call before enrolling so our dive team can confirm the certification path, current exam fees, and paperwork for the program you want.
Crystal River Kayak Company Is a NAUI VA Testing Center
The only nearby center serving Crystal River and the Nature Coast.
How GI Bill® Reimbursement Works
Step 1: Confirm eligibility and remaining benefits. Review your VA education benefit eligibility and apply if needed. Bring or download your current VA statement of benefits.
Step 2: Call our dive team before enrolling. Tell our dive team which NAUI certification or professional license you want. We will confirm the available path, exam, current fees, and required documentation.
Step 3: Complete the applicable exam and keep your records. Pay the applicable fee and retain the receipt along with the test results, license, or certification issued for your completed exam.
Step 4: Submit the reimbursement request. We provide the NAUI testing documents and printed instructions. Submit the required records through the VA licensing and certification reimbursement process using the online request or VA Form 22-0803.
VA decides eligibility, reimbursement, entitlement charges, and processing time. Review NAUI's current GI Bill® reimbursement details and call our dive team before enrolling so the certification path and paperwork are clear from the start.
Up to $250 in New Equipment, On Us
We donate up to $250 in new equipment to customers who use our NAUI Veterans program as a thank-you for their service. Choose your equipment in our showroom from the program's available options and begin diving with gear that is yours.
Certification Paths
Recreational and Rescue
- Basic Level — NES-VA010: Open Water, CPR and First Aid, and one elective
- Advanced Level — NES-VA011: Advanced Open Water, O2 Provider, and one elective
- Rescue — NES-VA012: Rescue, Search and Recovery, and one elective
- Master — NES-VA013: Master Scuba Diver, Training Assistant, and one elective
- Elective options vary by certification level. Call our dive team to confirm the current choices for your path.
Professional
- Assistant Instructor — NES-VA002
- Divemaster — NES-VA003
- Instructor — NES-VA001
- Instructor Trainer — NES-VA004
Talk With Our Dive Team Before You Enroll
Call before enrolling so our dive team can confirm the approved NAUI certification or license exam, explain the current fees, and prepare the paperwork you will need. Bring your VA statement of benefits when you visit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who may be eligible?
Veterans, active-duty service members, members of the National Guard or Reserves, and some qualified survivors or dependents may have eligible VA education benefits. VA determines eligibility and remaining entitlement. Start with VA education benefit eligibility.
Is Crystal River Kayak Company really the only nearby NAUI VA Testing Center?
Yes. The NAUI directory lists Crystal River Kayak Company as the only nearby NAUI VA Testing Center serving Crystal River and the Nature Coast.
Do I pay up front?
For certification or license exam reimbursement, pay the applicable exam fee and keep the receipt plus your test results, license, or certification. We provide the NAUI testing documents and printed submission instructions.
How long does reimbursement take?
Processing times vary and are controlled by VA. We will make sure you leave with the NAUI documentation and instructions needed for a complete reimbursement request.
How much of my GI Bill® entitlement does this use?
Under current VA licensing and certification rules, entitlement is charged according to the amount reimbursed. VA determines the exact charge. Check your remaining benefits and the current rules before enrolling.
What is the $250 equipment offer?
We donate up to $250 in new equipment to customers who use our NAUI Veterans program as a thank-you for their service. Ask our dive team which equipment options are available through the program.
What can I get certified in?
The supported path runs from Basic Level and Open Water through advanced, rescue, master, and professional instructor ratings. Elective options vary by level. Review our SCUBA certification page and call our dive team to confirm the current path for your goals.
How do I start?
Confirm your VA education benefit eligibility, then call us at (352) 795-2255 before enrolling. Tell us which certification or professional path you want, and our dive team will explain the next steps.