University of Washington

University of Washington is a 4-year, public university located in Seattle, WA. Students at University of Washington can enroll in bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate degree programs.

University of Washington Military & Veteran Support Programs

University of Washington offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

• University of Washington has GI Bill approved programs
• Has a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Offers credit for military experience
• Awards credit for the DSST exam
• Approved for Tuition Assistance
• University of Washington is not a Yellow Ribbon school
• University of Washington is a MyCAA approved school

Is University of Washington a GI Bill approved school?

Yes, University of Washington is a GI Bill approved school.  However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the GI Bill.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is University of Washington a Yellow Ribbon school?

No, University of Washington is not a Yellow Ribbon School.  However, as a state school most of the costs of tuition are still 100% covered by the GI Bill.  Please check with the school to ensure you are covered.

Does University of Washington offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

Yes, University of Washington offers a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. 

To be eligible for in-state tuition under this provision, active duty military members must be currently stationed in Washington. To apply for in-state tuition and fees as an active duty military member or as a member’s spouse/dependent, students must:

1. Complete the Tuition Reduction for Active Military Personnel Stationed in Washington form.

2. Gather supporting documentation such as a copy of the student’s military ID and a copy of the active duty military member’s orders to be stationed in Washington. See the form for complete details.

3. Submit the form and supporting documentation via the submission portal for the quarter you are applying for. If the submission portal for that quarter is not yet open, you will need to wait until it is available to submit your material. We do not accept documents by email, postal mail, or any other method. 

The application is typically processed about four weeks prior to the start of the quarter and may take at least two weeks to review.

For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are University of Washington’s tuition rates for military and veterans?

University of Washington’s tuition rate for active military does exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour.  This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are University of Washington’s online tuition rates for military and veterans?

University of Washington’s online tuition rate for active military does exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour.  This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does University of Washington offer online degree programs?

Yes, University of Washington offers online degree programs. 

Is University of Washington approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, University of Washington is approved for Tuition Assistance.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket.  You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does University of Washington offer master’s programs covered by Tuition Assistance?

Yes, University of Washington has master’s degree programs covered by Tuition Assistance funding.  

Eligible active military students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is University of Washington a military friendly school?

University of Washington is considered military friendly. They feature a veteran counselor on campus, credit for military service, and are a Washington, Yellow Ribbon School.  In addition, the school is approved for tuition assistance offering a reduced tuition rate for the military.

Is University of Washington a MyCAA school?

Yes, University of Washington is a Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) approved school.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Message from University of Washington

Make sure to ask the veteran counselors about any military and veteran programs offered by the University of Washington. For example, military students are allowed to request in-state tuition and fee prices. Additionally, there are  options for eligible military, veterans, and dependents to receive waivers of all resident tuition and fees.