Residency-eligible students receive the resident tuition, though are considered non-resident students for other purposes. Do not be alarmed to see that your resident status is coded as Non-Resident and initially displays the Non-Resident Cost of Attendance. The amount will update when the tuition bills are posted.
Starting June 9, 2022, anyone eligible for VA educational assistance or rehabilitation benefits is a Washington resident for tuition and fee purposes. Students must apply for Military Residency to receive this benefit.
Military-affiliated students qualifying for eligible benefits
VA educational assistance or rehabilitation eligible benefits list
Who has increased eligibility after June 9, 2022?
Certain current Military, Veterans, or Dependents
Some active duty military, national guard, military veterans, and dependents who are not eligible for VA Educational benefits may be eligible for resident tuition. Review the information below and apply for military residency if you are eligible.
Current military members including WA National Guard
Military veterans
Military dependents
Residency & State Aid
Documentation needed
Uniformed Services defined
Military dependents defined
Senate Bill 5874 Overview
Senate Bill 5874 excerpts
HR 7105 (effective 8/1/21)
Residency for Tuition Purposes
WSU Veterans & Military Affiliated Student Services