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:
- US Dept of Labor Search Tool: careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx
- Fisher House Search Tool: search.militaryscholar.org/
- US Veterans Magazine List: https://usveteransmagazine.com/list-of-military-scholarships-for-service-members-spouses-and-dependents/
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