VA Seeks Input on VET TEC Employment Tracking Form
Published Date: 7/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The VA is asking for public feedback on a new form that helps track if veterans using the VET TEC 2.0 program are working or continuing their education after training. This affects veterans in high-tech education programs and aims to improve how the VA collects info without adding extra hassle. Comments are open until September 8, 2026, so now’s the time to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Who Qualifies for VET TEC 2.0
You may qualify for the VET TEC 2.0 program if you are under age 62, have at least 3 years (36 months) of Active Duty service (or are within 180 days of discharge who will reach 36 months by discharge), and received a discharge under conditions other than dishonorable. The program covers high-technology education programs that begin prior to September 30, 2027.
Employment and Education Verification Timing
VA requires verification that a Veteran obtained successful employment or furthered education in the same field within 180 days of program completion. A subsequent verification of continued employment is required after 180 days (or after 365 days if the Veteran was hired by the Training Provider that ran the VET TEC 2.0 program).
New VA Form and Time Burden
VA is proposing a new form — VA Form 22-10299 — for Veterans and Training Provider School Certifying Officials to attest to employment or further educational pursuit; the agency estimates 4,000 respondents, an average burden of 5 minutes per respondent, and a total annual burden of 333 hours. The public comment period for this information collection is open through September 8, 2026.
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