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What Type of Work Can I Do?
If you participate in the VA work-study program, your job will be related to VA services. Here are some examples of acceptable work:
- Organizing files for Military-Connected students
- Helping our Veteran Benefits Advisors with outreach services
- Assisting Military-Connected students with general questions about Veteran benefits via phone, email, or in person
- Sharing information about Veteran benefits and services
How Can I Be Eligible?
To qualify, you need to:
- Be enrolled at least three-quarters of the time and using GI Bill® Veterans benefits at UW Tacoma.
Work Study Salary
- Pay Rate: The minimum wage in Tacoma.
- Payment Schedule: You’ll submit timecards for every 50 hours worked or every two weeks. You can work up to 25 hours per week each quarter, and these earnings are tax-exempt.
How Do I Get Started?
- Obtain your Enrollment Certification.
- Email your resume to our Military Career Coach at jcalalay@uw.edu.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (V.A.). More information about education benefits offered by V.A. is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
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How do I sign up for other locations?
To find authorized work-study locations in your area, call the Department of Veterans Affairs regional office at 1-800-827-1000. If you are hearing impaired, you can reach them at 1-800-829-4833.
You can apply for jobs at the following places:
- VA Medical Facility
- VA Regional Office
- Other approved state employment facilities
You'll be paid either the federal or state minimum wage, whichever is higher, and these earnings are nontaxable.
Be sure to check back on this page regularly, as the Veteran & Military Resource Center (VMRC) will update you on any local job openings!
