Military & Veteran Discount: 10% Off All Real Estate Courses
Your service earned more than a thank-you. Here's how to save on your real estate education — plus state and federal benefits you may not know about.
Whether you're transitioning out of active duty, years into civilian life, or exploring a second career while still serving — real estate is one of the most accessible and rewarding fields available to military professionals. The skills you already have — discipline, adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to perform under pressure — translate directly into success as a Florida real estate agent or broker.
We're proud to support the military community by offering a 10% discount on every course we offer — no restrictions, no fine print.
Who qualifies: Active duty service members and veterans of any branch of the United States Armed Forces - including spouses!
What's included: Every course in our catalog — pre-licensing, post-licensing, continuing education, broker courses, exam prep, and study materials.
How to claim it: Use coupon code NVY at checkout. That's it — the 10% discount applies automatically.
What the Discount Applies To
The 10% military discount covers every course we run, whether it's in-person, live Zoom, or online self-paced. That includes:
Just enter code NVY at checkout when you register for any course — the 10% discount applies automatically.
Florida Benefits You May Not Know About
Beyond our school discount, the State of Florida and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offer additional financial benefits specifically for service members pursuing professional licensure. These are separate from and stackable with the course discount above.
Initial Licensing Fee Waiver
Under Florida law, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) can waive the initial licensing fee, initial application fee, and initial unlicensed activity fee for veterans and their spouses. The application must be submitted within 60 months of honorable discharge from any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, including the Florida National Guard. This applies to more than 20 professions under DBPR, including real estate. Note: this waiver does not include examination fees.
Licensing Exam Reimbursement — Up to $2,000
The VA will reimburse eligible applicants for the cost of professional licensing and certification examinations, up to $2,000 per test. The Florida real estate state exam (administered by Pearson VUE) qualifies. This means you could potentially pay nothing out of pocket for your state licensing exam.
CE & Renewal Exemptions During Active Duty
Under Section 455.02, Florida Statutes, active duty service members (and their spouses) with a license in good standing may qualify for exemptions from continuing education requirements and renewal fees for the duration of active duty and up to two years after. If you're currently deployed or on orders, your license doesn't have to lapse — protections are in place.
Why Real Estate Makes Sense After the Military
Real estate is one of the few careers where your entry timeline, income potential, and schedule are largely within your own control. There's no corporate ladder to climb — you build your business on your own terms. For service members used to operating with discipline and purpose, that kind of autonomy tends to be a natural fit.
Here's what makes the transition particularly smooth:
Skills That Transfer Directly
Negotiation under pressure. You've operated in high-stakes environments. Real estate transactions are high-stakes for your clients — and they need someone who stays steady.
Attention to detail. Contracts, disclosures, inspection reports, and timelines — real estate runs on precision. Military training builds exactly this.
Adaptability. No two deals look the same. No two clients are the same. The ability to read a situation and adjust is one of the most valuable traits an agent can have.
Trust and credibility. The veteran community is deeply connected — and veteran homebuyers often prefer working with agents who understand their experience, especially when it comes to VA loans.
Northeast Florida is home to multiple military installations — Naval Station Mayport, NAS Jacksonville, and Camp Blanding among them. That means a large, active military and veteran population looking for agents who understand PCS moves, BAH considerations, VA loan requirements, and the unique pressures of military relocation timelines. Your background isn't just an advantage — it's a specialization.
How to Get Started
If you're ready to pursue your Florida real estate license, here's what the path looks like:
Step 1: Complete a 63-hour FREC-approved pre-licensing course. This is the state-mandated education requirement for all Florida Sales Associate candidates. We offer this as an 8-day crash course, a nights-and-weekends schedule, and an online self-paced option — all eligible for the 10% military discount.
Step 2: Pass the course final exam. A minimum score of 70% is required to receive your course completion certificate.
Step 3: Submit your application to DBPR. This is where the military fee waiver comes in — submit Form DBPR MVL 002 along with your DD-214 or military orders and your license application to request the fee waiver.
Step 4: Pass the Florida state licensing exam. Administered by Pearson VUE, it's a 100-question exam requiring a 75% score to pass. Remember — the VA may reimburse the exam cost up to $2,000.
Step 5: Activate your license under a licensed broker. Once you pass, you'll work under a sponsoring broker to begin your career. Many brokerages in Northeast Florida actively recruit veteran agents.
Call (904) 385-9331 · hello@firstcoastschoolofrealestate.com
Just mention your military status when you reach out — we'll take care of the rest.
Accuracy note: Florida DBPR fee waiver information is sourced from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation's official Military Services pages (myfloridalicense.com). VA exam reimbursement details are sourced from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The DBPR fee waiver covers initial licensing, application, and unlicensed activity fees only — it does not cover state exam fees or course tuition. The 60-month discharge window and DD-214/NGB-22 documentation requirements are es