GETA Training FAQs

1. What training will the FBI pay for under the GETA program?

In general, the FBI will pay for any class that directly relates to your job, or any job-related course that your supervisor thinks you need, unless the same training is available through an FBI source, for example, at the Academy or on NETg.

2. How do I put in a request for training?

Complete an SF-182 and get it approved by the appropriate people in your office (usually your direct supervisor and one higher-level official). If you work for an FBIHQ division, submit the form directly to the GETA office. If you work in a field office, give the form to your training technician, who will enter the information into the Bureau Personnel Management System (BPMS) Training Sub-System. A GETA specialist will approve the request and return it to you

3. Do I have to obtain a certain grade in a class to have the Bureau pay for it?

No, however, your supervisor should be ensuring that learning is taking place and that the training is improving your performance.

4. What if I leave the Bureau after completing a training class?

GETA guidelines require that you stay with the Bureau a period of time equal to three times the length of the training. For example, if you take a 40-hour training class, you will need to work 120 hours more, which equals 15 days, or about 2 weeks. If you leave the Bureau before that time, you will have to reimburse the FBI.

5. How long does it take to process a GETA request?

You should submit your request for training approximately 1 month in advance in order to allow for enough time to get it processed and approved. Remember, the GETA office processes requests for all FBI employees.