Basic Benefits Course
Registration will open December 8th and close February 14.
Basic Benefits - Cost $400
Virtual Course for CVSOs/GVSOs seeking VA accreditation
This course is designed for the new or inexperienced CVSO and for CVSOs seeking NACVSO accreditation. For CVSOs seeking NACVSO accreditation, this course is mandatory with a required test at the completion of the instruction. Basic Benefits is a twice a year virtual course. And this year NACVSO will be offering it in person at the Annual conference. You must be a County, State, Township, City, or Tribal Veterans Service Officer to take this course.
Basic Benefits is a 32-hour course. Students are expected to be focused on the course for the duration of the week without interruption or distraction (should not be conducting office or personal business).
General things to plan around
- Normally, 10am-6pm ET (lunch break and end time may vary)
- MEMBERSHIP MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO REGISTERING FOR THE COURSE
- Payment can be made by generating an invoice or paying by credit card (NACVSO does not accept AMEX at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience).
- To access the course and materials:
2026 Basic Benefits - Course Dates
February 23-27, 2026 (virtual)
May 31-June 4, 2026 (in person)
September 28-October 2, 2026 (virtual)
Course dates are subject to change
