Education at OHSU

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.

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

  1. Visit benefits.va.gov/gibill
  2. Request a VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
  3. 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
  4. Register for classes
  5. Complete the OHSU Veteran Benefit Certification Form 
  1. Submit a Request for Change of Program or Place of Training
  2. 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 
  3. Register for classes
  4. 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).


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.