Education Benefits

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Website: www.va.gov/education     Main Benefits Phone Number: 800-827-1000     GI Bill Hotline: 888-442-4551

Washington State Education Programs

  • State Veteran Waiver and 100% Disabled Veterans or KIA Dependents Waiver (check with institution)
  • Washington State College Grant: wsac.wa.gov/wcg
  • Washington State National Guard Grant: wsac.wa.gov/national-guard

Spokane Community College

Campuses in Colville, Inchelium, Newport or Republic    Veteran Services Click for Website  Phone: 509-533-7027

Selected Scholarship Resources  Always check with the institution's financial aid office

American Legion: legion.org/scholarships
VFW: vfw.org/assistance/student-veterans-support

Use these online sites to find more:

Business and Agriculture Resources

Worksource Veterans Services                   Website: worksourcewa.com/     Phone: 509-685-6158  

U.S. Small Business Association                Website: sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/veteran-owned-businesses

Washington Yes Vets Hiring Program      Website: esd.wa.gov/yesvets

Veteran Business Outreach Centers         Website: businessimpactnw.org/veterans-business-outreach-center

Enterprise for Equity (free biz plan)           Website: enterprise-for-equity.org/veterans-program

Veteran Careers in Ag Guide                      Click to download PDF version

USDA Veterans Programs                         Website: usda.gov/our-agency/initiatives/veterans

Farmer Veteran Coalition                           Website: farmvetco.org

WSU Cultivating Success Ag Ed              Website: cultivatingsuccesswa.org

Vets on the Farm  (Spokane Cons. Dis.)   Website:  spokanecd.org/departments/small-acreage/vets-on-the-farm/

Stevens County Veteran Farmers            Website:  facebook.com/groups/stevenscountyveteranfarmers/?ref=share