NOTICE: Due to high demand, one-on-one counseling is by appointment only and may require additional scheduling time. For urgent SAM-related contract or payment issues, email apex@gmu.edu after registration.

This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of War.

MySBA Certifications Portal

Stay tuned for SBA’s new application portal: MySBA Certifications. SBA is merging all their application systems including 8(a) Business Development, HUBZone, Veteran-Owned Small Business, and Women-Owned Small Business into one portal to make it easier to apply, allowing for multiple certification applications at once. The actual application portal is not up and running yet but you can go to https://certification.sba.gov/ to get prepared. Choose from the tiles that apply including Should I Apply, Prepare for the Application, and HUBZone Calculator to navigate the tools to help you prepare. The SBA will be providing more resources and guidance over the coming days.

If you need time-sensitive support, please contact:

  • certifications@sba.gov
  • 202-205-6459
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