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Veterans & Military Affiliated Student Services Center (VMASS)

VA Memorial 

Serving Bremerton, Everett, Global, Pullman, and Spokane veterans and dependents. Other campus centers.

 

2023 Spring Ceremony

A gallery of photos from the VMASS Spring Ceremony are available for viewing here.

2022 Veterans and Military Affiliated Students' Symposium

Full symposium is available to view here. The two-part recording includes both pre and post-lunch sessions.

You can also go here to view a brief summary of the symposium.

WSU Veterans & Military Affiliated Student Center & Office

(509) 335‑1234 | veterans@wsu.edu | Penny Martinez, Manager of Veterans & Military Affiliated Students 
Access is through Terrill Library | Holland Library, Room 120BA | Pullman, WA 99165-1035

How to get VA benefits


Enrollment Certification Request

Veterans and dependents receiving VA Educational Assistance must complete a WSU Enrollment Certification Request prior to each semester or term that they wish to use their VA benefit. This form requires the student's academic advisor's approval, so plan ahead! Failure to submit this form will delay receipt of your monthly GI Bill payments.


ASWSU Veterans & Military Affliated Students Committee

The ASWSU Student Veterans & Military Affiliated Students Committee (VMAS) is located in the WSU Veterans & Military Affiliated Student Center. Stop by and say hello!

Holland Library, Room 120BA (access through Terrill Library)
(509) 335‑1857 | aswsu.svc@wsu.edu


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Disclaimer: The WSU VA Office provides information about benefits and services available to WSU students who are Veterans or dependents of Veterans. Although we make an effort to discuss and/or provide information about all available benefits and services for which a particular student may be eligible, we cannot promise that all students will be informed of all benefits and services for which they may be eligible. Students are responsible for asking questions and seeking information, whether from WSU or from another state or federal agency or entity, regarding available benefits or services.

Request a Zoom Meeting

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Important Contacts

  • Tuition Holds: VMASS
  • Campus Housing Questions: WSU Housing & Residence Life
  • 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

Donations

WSU VMASS needs your support!


Academic Events

Mon, Jun 19, 2023
  • Juneteenth Holiday
  • Late 6-Week Sessions Begins

Announcements


5/17/23 Evaluated Degree Plan Going Live in August

Beginning 1 August, Soldiers using Tuition Assistance (TA) are required to provide an Evaluated Degree Plan (EDP) prior to completion of two courses. Please go here for more information.


5/4/2023 National Guard Postsecondary Education Grant

Information on applying can be found here.


4/20/23 Post 9/11 GI Bill MHA Delayed Payment for March 2023

Please review the VA Department's announcement on updates regarding the delayed Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) for March 2023. 


3/31/23 Important Update About GI Bill Monthly Payments

The Post-9/11 GI Bill MHA payment for the end of March may be delayed by approximately one business day. Please see the full announcement for more information.


3/27/23 Career in Technology via MSSA

Microsoft Software & Systems Academy announces Cybersecurity Options as a core offering in its learning path starting May 22, 2023. View the pamphlet for more info.


3/20/23 Changes Coming to University Syllabi

University syllabi will change starting Fall 2023. Go here for more information. 


3/14/23 2022 Military Student Symposium Report

A brief summary of WSU’s 2022 Military Affiliated Student Symposium is now available for all to view!


3/14/23 Army School Support Knowledge Community

Join now for your Army School Support Knowledge Community Daily Digest. Want real-time updates? You can choose to be notified as activity happens.


3/2/23 Gilman-McCain Scholarship: Deadline March 9th!

The application for the March 2023 cycle of the Gilman-McCain Scholarship is closing soon. This opportunity is open to both child and spousal dependents of active or activated United States military personnel! Further details can be viewed in the newsletter.


10/18/22 ArmyIgnitED 2.0 - Winter/January 2023

Army Ignited 2.0 Launches. See these attached helpful Fed TA flyers with information on how and where to get started plus a specific tutorial on how to create a Fed TA request:

Federal Tuition Assistance

How to Create a Fed TA Request


9/21/22 2022 NAVPA Scholarship Requirements

Military affiliated students attending NAVPA member institutions are now eligible to apply for the 2022 NAVPA Scholarships. Read this document for more information.


9/1/22 GI Bill Newsletter Announcement

Don't forget to subscribe to the GI Bill newsletter! See this article for more information.


8/30/22 VA Extends Temporary Suspension for Benefit Debts

The Department of Veterans Affairs is extending its financial hardship suspension on benefit debts through Dec. 31. Read the complete article for more information.


8/25/22 Upgraded ArmyIgnitED Portal Launching 29 August 2022

When launched, Soldiers will be able to request Tuition Assistance (TA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, with course(s) that start 1 October 22 and beyond. Please view our prepared PDF file for more information.


8/10/22 PACT Act Benefits

The PACT Act, which covers veterans from Vietnam through Iraq and Afghanistan, is the most significant expansion of benefits and services for toxic-exposed veterans in more than 30 years and addresses a broad spectrum of toxic exposures. Read the American Legion article for more information.


6/28/22 VA Adopts Login.gov

The Department of Veterans Affairs has adopted Login.gov, allowing veterans to use the same login and password for multiple government websites. More information can be found here.


2/24/22 How to Verify Enrollment for Post-9/11 GI Bill Students

Post-9/11 GI Bill students who receive Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) and/or kicker payments are required to verify their enrollment to continue receiving their payments. Here's how to do it! 

 

WSU Office of Veterans Affairs
Pullman Veterans & Military Affiliated Student Services