Veterans Affairs
At WSU Tri-CitiesWSU Tri-Cities partners with Veterans Affairs to help veterans succeed in higher education by increasing awareness of veterans programs, implementing policies that foster social support and promoting a welcoming environment that meaningfully acknowledges the contributions of veterans. This partnership ensures that WSU Tri-Cities student veterans are offered access to the Washington State Department of Veteran Affairs for a review of their individual needs, potential benefits and assistance obtaining benefits and care.
The Veterans Center, located in the Elson S. Floyd Building, room 203, is staffed by veteran work-study students and the VetCORPS navigator. The office provides support and assistance for student veterans seeking information about educational benefits and community resources.
In accordance with 38 USC 3679(e), the school will not delay or deny access on the basis of a pending payment from the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) for any Chapter 31 or Chapter 33 student. What does this mean? Student may continue to attend and register while the institution awaits payment from DVA. Students will have full access to all resources and facilities. Late penalties are either blocked or removed upon payment from the VA or guarantees being posted to student accounts.
Common Forms
Below is a list of forms needed for accessing benefits for your education. If you are unsure if you need one of these forms, below, please contact the Veterans Center. You can download and print these forms or stop by Floyd 203 to pick up a copy.
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- VA Form 21-4138 Statement in Support of Claim
- VA Form 22-1990 Application for VA Education Benefits
- VA Form 22-1990t Application and Enrollment Certification for Individualized Tutorial Assistance
- VA Form 22-1995 Application for Change of Program or Place of Training
- VA Form 22-5490 Application for Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance
- VA Form 22-5495 Request for Change of Program or Place of Training
Important Numbers
Below is a list of contacts to help you access your benefits.
VA Education Benefit Hotline: 1-888-442-4551
WAVE verification: 1-877-823-2378
VA Direct Deposit Enrollment: 1-877-838-2778
VA Debt Management Center: 1-800-827-0648
Campus Resources
The Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership (VITAL) Initiative
VA Walla Walla Healthcare System offers a wide range of health, support, and facility services for Veterans in southwestern Washington, northeastern Oregon, and western Idaho. Click on a service below for more details like which clinic or medical center offers that service. https://www.va.gov/walla-walla-health-care/health-services/
VetCorp Navigator
Our campus does not have a VetCORP Navigator at this time.
The Patriots Club
The Patriots Club is a Registered Student Organization at WSU Tri-Cities. The Patriots Club is dedicated to the success of our students and our community. To this end, the purpose of the club is twofold: Our first goal is to promote student learning by establishing a social network of camaraderie and support; by working with the VetCorps office on campus to provide information and resources for veteran students and families; by promoting awareness of veteran students and veteran issues on campus; and by assisting in transition of veterans and their families into civilian and student life.
Equally important to our mission is giving back to the larger community by holding events and activities that promote collaboration between our membership and the public community, and which provide opportunities for our members to participate in community initiatives.
Military Friendly
WSU Tri-Cities first earned the Military Friendly School designation from Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs, STEM Jobs and Military Spouse in 2017.
First published in 2009, Military Friendly Schools is the most comprehensive resource for veterans selecting a college, university or trade school to receive education and training to pursue a civilian career. WSU Tri-Cities will be showcased along with other schools in the annual Guide to Military Friendly Schools, special education issues of G.I. Jobs and Military Spouse magazines.
Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from Victory Media’s proprietary survey. More than 1,600 schools participated in the 2019 survey and 1,160 were awarded the designation.
Ratings methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by Victory Media with input from the Military Friendly Advisory Council of independent leaders in the higher education and military recruitment community. Final ratings were determined by combining the institution’s survey scores with the assessment of the institution’s ability to meet thresholds for student retention, graduation, job placement, loan repayment, persistence and loan default rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans.
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