I will go back to working as a VA employee. I have to work for the VA for 3 years in return for them paying my tuition and salary while I am in school. You have to work for the VA for at least 1 year before you can quailfy to get this special program. Once you have worked for the VA for 1 year, you can apply to the program. You have to meet the CRNA school requirements, of course, to get accepted. It is very competitive for VA employees because there are only 3 slots open for all the VA employees across the US. I am a new grad, so I have only worked in the SICU for 1 year (2 years by the time I will start school). I hope that information helps!