Veteran Rebate for ACI Certification

Honorably discharged U.S. military veterans attaining ACI certification in any program as the result of exams administered through any ACI Certification Sponsoring Group are eligible to apply for a $250.00 rebate from the ACI Foundation. These rebates will be distributed by the ACI Foundation as long as funding remains available.

Who is eligible? Honorably discharged U.S. military veterans (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard), attaining ACI Certification as the result of exams administered on or after June 1, 2018.

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How do I apply?

Print the application below, complete it, and return it to the address on the application along with a copy of your DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty from the U.S. Department of Defense. If you do not have a copy of your DD 214, you can obtain one from the National Archives website. No digital applications will be accepted.

What happens to the application and DD 214?

We verify the certification information by comparing it with ACI exam records. We reserve the right to request additional information from the applicant to facilitate obtaining a copy of the applicant’s DD 214 directly from the National Archives for verification of honorable discharge. If verified and meeting the rebate program requirements, a rebate will be issued. Applications requiring additional information will be held for 30 days pending notification of the applicant and receipt of requested information, after which they will be securely destroyed.

How will I receive the rebate?

Your rebate will arrive in the form of a check from the ACI Foundation to the address provided on your application.

Can I receive more than one rebate?

Yes, if you have attained an ACI Certification in two or more programs meeting the rebate program criteria, you may apply for a rebate for each ACI certification attained. The rebate program is restricted to issuance of one rebate per veteran per program.

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Why ACI Certification?

ACI's certification programs provide you with the credentials to build the best concrete structures in the world. Becoming ACI certified is an investment in your profession, your education, and your success.

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ACI Foundation

The ACI Foundation was established in 1989 to promote progress, innovation, and collaboration and is a wholly owned and operated non-profit subsidiary of the American Concrete Institute. Three councils make up the ACI Foundation; the Concrete Innovation Council, which identifies technologies and innovations and helps to implement when appropriate; the Concrete Research Council, which funds and assists in the research of new concrete technologies; and the Scholarship Council which facilitates student fellowships and scholarships.

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