These tools and portals are designed to help you manage your benefits, verify enrollment, and access academic support.
- Apply for VA Education Benefits — The official gateway to start your GI Bill® or other education benefit applications.
- eBenefits Web Portal — A central hub for veterans and service members to manage VA and military benefits, including research and personal information updates.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — The main federal site for all veteran-related services and information.
- VA Tutorial Assistance (Form 22-1990t) — The VA provides up to $100 per month (maximum $1,200 per year) to help cover the cost of hiring a tutor. Use this form to apply for reimbursement.
- Guide to Your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) — A resource to help you interpret the document that proves your eligibility for education benefits.
- Guide to Your Award Letter — Detailed information on how to read the letter explaining the specific benefits you will receive.
- Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs — Local resources and support specifically for veterans living in Washington state.
- Monthly Enrollment Verification (WAVE) — Students using Chapters 30 and 1606 must verify their enrollment on or after the last day of each month to receive payments. Note: As of 2026, most beneficiaries—including those using Chapter 35—are now required to verify monthly.
VA Work Study Opportunities
If you are using VA educational benefits and are enrolled at least three-quarter time (9+ credits), you may be eligible for the VA Work Study program. This is an excellent way to earn extra income while supporting your fellow veterans.
Program Benefits
- Flexible Hours: Schedules are designed to work around your academic commitments.
- Tax-Exempt Income: Your work-study allowance is not subject to federal or state taxes.
- Professional Experience: Gain meaningful job experience and build your resume for future employment.
- Networking: Connect with professionals and other veterans in your community.
Locations and Pay
Opportunities are available at the WSU Vancouver Veterans & Military Affiliated Student (VMAS) Services office, as well as several federal sites in the Vancouver and Portland areas.
- Pay Rate: You are paid the higher of the federal or state/local minimum wage.
- Placement Sites: In addition to on-campus roles, students have recently been placed at the Portland and Vancouver VA Health Administration campuses in fields such as healthcare, finance, and information technology.
How to Apply
Whether you are looking for supplemental income or a professional stepping stone, the VA Work Study Program can help.
Next Step: Contact the WSU Vancouver Veterans Coordinator to discuss current openings and start your application.
Get connected
Get dialed in with veterans active on campus. The Veterans Club holds events throughout the year, including recreation activities and opportunities to network, volunteer and build comradery.
Veteran supportive campus
WSU Vancouver is a veteran supportive campus, as designated by the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. The following resources are available for military-connected students:
- Veterans Coordinator: The primary contact at the university for everything related to Veterans Affairs.
- New Coug Orientation: An opportunity to learn about VA educational benefits, resources, and meet other military-connected students on campus.
- Tuition Waivers: Washington residents with an honorable discharge may qualify for partial tuition waivers.
- Student Accommodations & Disability Resources: Services and accommodations for qualified students with disabilities, psychological or medical conditions, or temporary injuries that limit access to school.
- Counseling Services: Individual, group, and crisis counseling, and psychological testing.
- Health Services: Basic health care services such as treatment of acute illness and injuries, physical exams, immunizations, medication evaluations, and prescriptions.
- Free Tutoring: Available for students receiving VA educational benefits to support academic success.
- Paid VA Work-Study Positions: Earn tax-exempt income while gaining professional experience in veteran-focused roles.