Equip your team to guide Veterans through federal benefits
SAVI Benefitsâ„ is SAVI's training program for organizations that serve Veterans. It gives your staff and volunteers accurate, current federal benefits knowledge, delivered by an organization that has reached more than 34,000 military-affiliated people with benefits education since 2017.
Who it is for
Veteran service organizations that want every staff member and volunteer giving the same accurate answers.
Claims representatives who want a stronger foundation across the full range of federal benefits, not only compensation.
GI Bill-approved schools and institutions that guide student Veterans through the education benefits they earned.
Employers with Veteran employees who need someone in-house who understands their benefits.
Community leaders and advocates who field Veterans' questions and want to point them in the right direction.
The Veteran Benefits Representative (VBR) Certification program
The VBR Certification program is the core credential within SAVI Benefits. Participants learn how federal benefits work across compensation, healthcare, education, housing, and survivor benefits; the deadlines tied to a Veteran's separation date; and when and how to refer a Veteran to an accredited representative.
Format, levels, and options for your organization are shared on request.
What the VBR Certificate is, and is not
The VBR Certificate shows that its holder has completed SAVI's federal benefits education program. It is not accreditation by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Only the Department accredits individuals to prepare, present, or prosecute claims, and VBR Certificate holders refer Veterans to an accredited representative for that work.
Why SAVI
SAVI's curriculum comes from inside the system. Our founder, Dr. Adrianne Phillips, spent 18 years in Veteran services, including work as a federal benefits adjudicator and lead trainer, before founding SAVI in 2017. Every graduate of our flagship Veteran program has been awarded a primary federal benefit.
Common questions
What is the VBR Certification?
A federal benefits education credential from SAVI for people who serve Veterans, part of the SAVI Benefits training program.
Does the VBR Certificate make me a VA-accredited representative?
No. Accreditation is granted only by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VBR Certificate is an education credential.
Can my whole team train together?
Ask us. Request VBR Certification information, and we will share the options for your organization.
Partner with SAVI
Companies, foundations, and community organizations partner with SAVI to put measurable outcomes behind their commitment to Veterans.
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