Veterans Affairs Education Benefits
If you are a veteran of the United States military, or a spouse or dependent of a veteran, you may be eligible for education funding to attend OHSU.
- Find out if your are eligible for VA benefits: www.va.gov/education/eligibility
- Learn how to apply for VA benefits: www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply
- Gain understanding of how your benefits would apply at OHSU: www.va.gov/gi-bill-comparison-tool
- OHSU VA Benefits Welcome Packet
For more information, contact OHSU’s VA School Certifying Official at veterancert@ohsu.edu or 503-494-5877
Complete the OHSU Veteran Benefit Certification Form each term after you register
- Visit benefits.va.gov/gibill
- Request a VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
- Submit your COE to OHSU’s VA School Certifying Official at veterancert@ohsu.edu or 503-494-5877 to inform us that you plan to use your benefits
- Register for classes
- Complete the OHSU Veteran Benefit Certification Form
- Submit a Request for Change of Program or Place of Training
- Contact OHSU’s VA School Certifying Official at veterancert@ohsu.edu or 503-494-5877 to inform us that you plan to use your benefits
- Register for classes
- Complete the OHSU Veteran Benefit Certification Form
In-State Tuition for Veterans and VA Beneficiaries
Under Section 3679(c) of title 38, schools must charge in-state tuition and fees to certain individuals. OHSU’s application of this statute is detailed in sections 3.B. and 3.C. of the OHSU Student Residency for Tuition Purposes Policy (02-10-010).
The following are considered Oregon residents for tuition purposes, regardless of their formal state of residence (see the policy for details and restrictions):
- A veteran who was has secured housing in Oregon prior to commencing enrollment in an OHSU academic program
- A veteran receiving benefits under chapter 30 or 33 who lives in Oregon
- An individual using transferred benefits under chapter 33 who lives in Oregon
- Anyone receiving benefits under chapter 31 who lives in Oregon
Credit for Military Experience
Undergraduate students may be eligible for academic credit for their military experience by submitting a Joint Services Transcript (Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy) or Community College of the Air Force transcript (Air Force and Space Force).
Resources
OHSU Resources
- Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
- Student Health and Wellness
- Educational Debt Counseling and Financial Management
- For help finding other resources for veterans: Student CARE Program
Other Resources
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.