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AWS Solutions Architect – Associate

Amazon Web Services Commonly Funded
$150 Exam Cost Single exam (SAA-C03); 50% off after passing any AWS cert
$136,000 Average Salary
$110,000–$165,000 Salary Range
8-12 Prep Weeks
3 years / $150 Renewal

About the AWS Solutions Architect – Associate

The most in-demand cloud certification. Validates ability to design secure, high-performing, cost-optimized architectures on AWS.

Prerequisites
1+ year hands-on AWS experience recommended
Testing Format
In-person or online proctored

How VR&E Funds the AWS Solutions Architect – Associate

One of the highest-ROI certifications for VR&E career plans. Low exam cost with massive salary impact — perfectly suited for VR&E funding.

What VR&E Typically Covers:

  • Exam fee ($150) — funded through Purchase Orders
  • Preparation courses and training programs
  • Study materials, practice exams, and lab access
  • Exam vouchers and retake fees when approved
  • Initial renewal fees may be covered during your plan period

All funding is subject to individual VRC approval as part of your Individualized Written Rehabilitation Plan (IWRP).

Career Paths with the AWS Solutions Architect – Associate

Cloud ArchitectSolutions ArchitectCloud EngineerDevOps Engineer

VR&E vs GI Bill® for the AWS Solutions Architect – Associate

VR&E Chapter 31

  • Exam fee covered in full ($150) — no per-test cap
  • Prep courses and materials funded separately
  • No upfront payment — funded through Purchase Orders
  • Part of your career rehabilitation plan

GI Bill®

  • $2,000 per-test reimbursement cap
  • Veteran pays upfront, gets reimbursed
  • This exam ($150) falls within the GI Bill® cap
  • Does not cover prep courses or study materials

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VR&E approval likelihood indicators are editorial assessments based on reported veteran experiences and are provided for educational purposes only. All certifications require individual approval by your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) as part of your Individualized Written Rehabilitation Plan (IWRP). Past approvals do not guarantee future approvals.