Open Water Certification - Veterans Program
Veterans & Service Members—Your Next Mission is Underwater!
Get Open Water Diver Certified with Stuart Scuba (Using Your GI Bill® Benefits!)
Trade your boots for fins and discover a whole new world beneath the surface! At Stuart Scuba, a veteran-owned and operated dive shop in Stuart, Florida, we’re proud to offer an exciting and accessible Open Water Diver Certification Program designed with service members in mind.
Whether you're looking to decompress, find a new passion, or build a scuba career, this is your chance to turn your GI Bill® benefits into a life-changing adventure.
Availability: Contact us for booking information
What You’ll Earn:
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SDI Open Water Scuba Diver
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Top-Tier Training
Learn essential diving skills, safety procedures, and advanced nitrox diving techniques. -
Full VA Support
We handle the paperwork—including a pre-filled VA Form 22-0803—to make your GI Bill® reimbursement stress-free.
How It Works:
1. Enlist in the Program
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Prepay and register for Zoom-based classroom sessions.
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Book your in-water and pool training at our facility in Stuart, FL.
2. Earn Your Stripes (and Certifications)
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Successfully complete the Open Water and Nitrox courses.
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Gain the confidence and skills to dive around the world!
3. Claim Your GI Bill® Benefits
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We’ll walk you through submitting VA Form 22-0803.
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Get reimbursed quickly and hassle-free.
Why Veterans Dive with Stuart Scuba:
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Veteran-Owned. Veteran-Led.
We understand the mindset, the structure, and the mission. -
Military-Friendly Training.
Tailored to your learning style and packed with camaraderie. -
Top Florida Dive Location.
All in-water sessions happen right here at our Stuart shop—close to some of Florida’s best dive spots.
Serving Service Members from All Over Florida:
Whether you’re based nearby or road-tripping in for training, we proudly serve divers from:
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Miami
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Orlando
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West Palm Beach
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Fort Pierce
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Fort Lauderdale & Hollywood
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Jupiter, Hobe Sound, Palm City, Port St. Lucie
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Key Largo, Cocoa Beach, and the Space Coast
Why This Program Rocks:
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Flexible learning: Zoom for theory, in-person for the fun parts.
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Certifications that matter: Dive the Blue Heron Bridge, Key Largo, or anywhere on the planet.
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Stress-free support: We’ll guide you through the entire process, VA forms and all.
Ready to Dive In?
Take the plunge—your next mission is waiting beneath the waves.
Call us at [insert phone number]
Or visit [Stuart Scuba website] to sign up.
From the military to the marine life—start your next adventure with Stuart Scuba.
We’re proud to serve those who served.
