Education Benefits for Veterans in Washington
2 Education benefits for veterans in Washington.
Washington Veterans Tuition Waiver
State community and technical colleges, colleges, and universities may waive all or a portion of tuition and fees for eligible Washington veterans and National Guard members attending public institutions.
Eligibility: Washington domiciliary who served in active federal service during a war or armed conflict (or in support of those forces) and, if separated, received an honorable discharge. Each institution sets and administers its own waiver program.
Estimated value: Waiver of all or part of tuition and fees at Washington public colleges
How to apply: Contact the veterans/financial aid office at the Washington public college or university you plan to attend to request the waiver.
Tuition Waiver for Dependents of Veterans
Washington public colleges and universities must waive undergraduate tuition and fees for eligible children and spouses of veterans who are totally disabled, died in service, or are POW/MIA.
Eligibility: Washington-domiciled spouse, or child age 17-26, of a veteran or National Guard member who is 100% VA-disabled, died in the line of duty, or is federally recognized as POW/MIA. Up to 200 quarter credits (or semester equivalent).
Estimated value: Waiver of undergraduate tuition and fees up to 200 quarter credits
How to apply: Apply through the Washington Student Achievement Council and the veterans/financial aid office at your chosen public institution.