Washington State University

Washington State University is a four-year, public university in Pullman, Washington. Undergraduate students at WSU can choose from 95 majors, 86 minors, and 100+ in-major specializations for freshmen, transfer students, former or non-degree students. Courses at WSU Online are offered completely online, so you can study on your own schedule, wherever you have an Internet connection.

Washington State University Veteran and Military Support Programs

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

• Washington State University is a GI Bill® approved school
• Has a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Offers credit for military experience
• Awards credit for the CLEP exam, but not the DSST exam
• Approved for Tuition Assistance
• Washington State University is a Yellow Ribbon school

Washington State University is a MyCAA approved school.

WSU Tuition Waivers for Military and Veterans

Washington State University offers tuition waivers. The Veterans Partial Tuition Waiver is offered to both graduate and undergraduate students. It can be used with the Post 9/11 GI Bill if the student has less than 100% eligibility for the GI Bill.

In addition to the Veterans Waiver, they also offer one for spouses and dependents, which includes a book stipend. 

WSU Scholarships for Military and Veterans

Veteran Hero Scholarship

Multiple recipients, Award amount varies

The Details: In order to qualify for this scholarship, students must be retired military, honorably discharged, or be an active duty service member, and be currently enrolled either full or part-time in a 2-year, or 4-year accredited undergraduate or graduate college or university that is listed on the US Department of Education website. Students also need to be 16 years of age and have a 3.0 GPA. 

Deadline: July

Veteran Education Scholarship 

Varies, $1,000

The Details: For the Veterans Education Scholarship you must be accepted into or be currently attending an accredited college or university. Students also need to provide a copy of their DD-214, NAVPERS form, or WD AGO to prove eligibility. The scholarship is open to anyone who has served in the US military and is in good standing with the military regardless of age or when they served on active duty. 

Deadline: November

Message from Washington State University

One of the nation's top public research institutions, WSU stands among 96 U.S. public and private universities with very high research activity, according to the classification from The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.