Basic Benefits Course

Basic Benefits - Cost $400 

This course is for CVSOs/GVSOs seeking VA accreditation, not for CEUs.  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).
• Course materials will be in your member compass in the classroom before classes begin.

2026 Basic Benefits - Course Dates 

February 23-27, 2026 (virtual) Registration open

May 31-June 4, 2026 (in person) Registration open

September 28-October 2, 2026 (virtual)

Course dates are subject to change