Commercial Diving Training for Veterans
FOR VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILY
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CDI Institute is dedicated to the success of our veteran students and is proud to be operated by veterans. Our staff of former service members recognize the unique needs of veterans and their families. Whether making your first adjustment into civilian life or just looking for a change in career, as our programs grow, we are committed to increasing our outreach and resources specific to veterans like you.
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G.I. BILL® AND VR&E PROUDLY ACCEPTED
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CDI is proud to accept GI Bill ® benefits for students. If you are interested in using your GI Bill ® benefits to attend CDI, please contact us. Tuition and other costs can currently be covered for veterans eligible for the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program. You will need to initiate this process with VA to determine eligibility and details. Click here to get more details about the VR&E program and how to apply, or feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
VETERANS CODES & IMPORTANT INFO
VA ADDRESS
VA Regional Office
PO Box 8888
Muskogee, OK 74402-8888
HELPFUL LINKS
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Basic Allowance for Housing Calculator
Veteran Medical Leadership Council
Be Connected - 866-429-8387
AVAILABLE GRANTS FOR VETERANS
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CDI offers grants to military veterans. To qualify, we ask that you provide proof of your current enlistment or discharge from active military service. The grant is applied directly to the application fee.
FOR MILITARY FAMILIES
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CDI's Institute is located approximately 12 miles from Luke Air Force Base providing a close proximity to military services. If you are the spouse or dependent of a service member and are interested in using my Career Advancement Account (myCAA) benefits to pay for your tuition at CDI, please click here to contact us for more information.
FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR VETERANS
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Arizona 211 Community Information and Referral Services
Dial 211 or 1-877-211-8661
Operator will help you find the appropriate resources closest to your residence
American Legion
602-264-7706
Possible one-time assistance for rent, utilities and food
American Red Cross – Grand Canyon Chapter
602-336-6660
Assistance for rent, utilities, food, and other services available for Active Duty, Retired, Reservist and National Guard (activated for more than 30 days)
AZ VFW Charities
480-941-5258
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Online application for financial assistance
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Boots for Our Troops
844-838-2368
Possible one-time assistance for rent, utilities and food
Community Actions Programs:
Phoenix:
(must be City of Phoenix resident/or pay City of Phoenix water bill)
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John F. Long Family Services Center
602-262-6510/1-866-807-9994
3454 N. 51st Ave Phoenix 85031
(M-F 7:30am-5pm)
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Sunnyslope Family Services Center
602-495-5229/1-866-853-3828
914 W. Hatcher Rd. Phoenix 85021
(M-F 7:30-5pm)
Travis L. Williams Family Services Center
602-534-4732/1-866-882-1778
4732 S. Central Ave Phoenix 85040
(M-F 7:30-5pm)
Senior Intake Line
602-262-6631
(Appts taken 1pm Mondays)
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Mesa:
635 E Broadway Rd. Mesa 85204
480-833-9200
Tempe:
2150 E Orange St. Tempe 85281
480-350-5880
Chandler/Gilbert:
345 S. California St. Chandler 85225
480-963-1423
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Buckeye:
210 S. 6th St. Bldg. 700
623-925-3911
Avondale:
328 W Western Ave Avondale 85323
623-333-2703
Glendale:
5850 W Glendale Ave Glendale 85301
(for Glendale residents only)
623-930-2854
Tolleson:
9555 W Van Buren Tolleson 85353
623-936-2760
Scottsdale:
7700 E. Roosevelt St. Scottsdale 85257
(M-F / 8A-5P) 480-312-2323
Guadalupe:
9241 S Avenida del Yaqui Guadalupe 85283
(M-F / 8A-5P) 480-505-5385
Peoria:
(Includes Sun Cities & Youngtown)
8335 W. Jefferson Peoria 85380
623-979-3911
Surprise & El Mirage Utility & Rental Assistance
623-222-4673
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DAV Chap 20 (Glendale):
623-931-7320 (9am-12:30pm)
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Emergency assistance for utilities, rent
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF Grant) – Homeless Prevention & Rapid Re-housing
UMOM
(Phoenix & West Valley)
602-466-1655
Save The Family
(East Valley)
480-898-0228 x106
US Vets - Single Veterans / No dependents
602-441-0612
Keith Root – SSVF case manager
602-687-8132
Primavera (Tucson)
520-623-5111
Pinal County Veteran Service Office
520-876-0699
Yuma County Veteran Service Office
928-726-6022
22 Until None
One-time assistance with utilities or food ONLY(Active, Reserves, NG, OTH (depending on circumstances of discharge, NO BCD) / Veteran can apply online and follow instructions)
AZ Heroes to Hometown
https://azheroestohometowns.org/
Possible emergency assistance for rent, utilities and food
Arizona Military Family Relief Fund
602-234-8403
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Currently deployed AZ Service Member, KIA/WIA or Post 9/11 AZ vet w/military related hardship
Armed Forces Foundation
205-547-4713
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Injured Combat Veteran with family separated no more than 18 months
DAV Chap 24 (Sun Cities, El Mirage, and Surprise):
505-301-0540
Emergency assistance for utilities, rent
Lutheran Social Services
480-654-4539
Military Assistance Mission
602-246-6429
All current Arizona military E-6 and below may be eligible for this one-time assistance through MAM as well as purple heart recipients post 9/11 regardless of rank
National Veterans Services Fund Inc.
(800) 521-0198
VA Social Worker has to submit referral / 1 year of service minimum
Operation American Patriot:
623-853-3636
Operation Second Chance
fax: 1-888-672-4838
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Have or expect to have a Military or VA rating of not less than 70% and have a minimum 6 months of active duty service. VA Social Worker has to submit referral
Operation We Are Here
http://www.operationwearehere.com/index.html
one-stop HUB of resources for the military community and military supporters
The Salvation Army:
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Sun City Area
623-977-1084
Phoenix Central Corps
602-265-3359 X202
Mesa Citadel Family Services
480-833-8322
Glendale Office
623-934-0469
​Possible emergency assistance for rent, utilities and food
Utility Assistance Programs
SRP Economy Price Plan
(low income households)
602-236-8888 – Phoenix or (800) 258–4777
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APS Energy Support/Medical Equipment program
(low-income)
602-371-7171
Application:
https://www.aps.com/en/Residential/Account/Assistance-Programs
Southwest Gas Low-Income Ratepayer Assistance (LIRA) Program
1-877-860-6020
Application online at following site: https://www.swgas.com/en/az-special-programs
The Society of Saint Vincent De Paul
1-877-211-8661 or 602-266-4673
Provides one-time assistance for rent, mortgage and utility bills
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Military Heroes Fund office:
703-838-1335
703-838-1344 fax
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The Military Heroes Fund Emergency Financial Assistance Program offers financial assistance for wounded, ill, and injured OIF and OEF veterans who are experiencing an unexpected financial setback.
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http://www.pentagonfoundation.org/site/PageServer?pagename=MHFFinancialAssistance (email or fax application)
Operation Home Front
https://mafa.operationhomefront.net
1-877-264-3968 (toll free) or 210-549-4600
Emergency financial assistance, please call the Emergency Assistance Line
Operation Ward 57
http://www.operationward57.org/programs/honor-courage/grants/
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Temporary financial assistance, shelter, food, utilities & health expenses, assistance with child care, vehicle repairs & other routine household expenses, home & vehicle adaption, funeral expenses, adaptive equipment, moving assistance, travel, etc. VA rating of not less than 60% / Apply online
Reserve Aid
(972) 934-4731
http://reserveaid.org/wp-content/uploads/RAapp2016.pdf
Reserve Aid only supports Reservists and National Guard members who were activated for service to Iraq/Afghanistan. You must have returned from that deployment within the past two years
Salute America’s Heroes
888-447-2588
Emergency financial assistance for wounded Veterans in Iraq and Afghanistan
USACares
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Post 9/11 Veteran with military related hardship
Veterans of Foreign Wars: UNMET Needs Program
1-866-789-6333
Post 9/11 Veterans with deployment related hardship who served active duty within past 3 years
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https://www.vfw.org/uploadedFiles/VFWorg/MY_VFW/UnmetNeedsApplication
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Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
703-291-4605 ext. 110
https://csah.webauthor.com/go/apply.cfm
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Assisting veterans who have been severely injured while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom
Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund
760-725-3680
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Post 9/11 Marines or Navy Personnel injured in combat who were attached to a Marine Unit
