VA Work Study Program
Need extra money while you are using a VA education benefits and you need an employer who is understanding of your schedule? Then this program is for you, as it lets you get set up with a part-time job!
Program Requirements
You must meet ALL of the following:
Be enrolled at least 3/4 time in a college/university, professional program, or vocational school; and
Have enough VA education benefit eligibility to finish the work study contract; and
You’re using an approved VA education program to pay for your education or training.
Approved VA Education Programs
Applying
Complete VA Form 22-8691
Submit the completed application to the Regional Office that handles your education benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much am I gonna get paid?
You will get paid minimum wage for your state; UNLESS you are working for your school and their pay is higher - in which case you’d get that higher rate.
What kinds of organizations are partnered in this program?
Examples include:
All 3 VA administrations (Benefits, Health, and National Cemetery);
Educational facilities (Colleges, universities, places that do not offer degrees);
State Veteran programs; and
Veteran Service Organizations.
When can I work?
You can while you are using your VA education benefits AND DURING breaks between semesters/courses.
Is there a limit to how much I can work?
You can work no more than 25 times the number of weeks of the length of your semester/program.
So if your semester program ran for 10 weeks then you could work no more than 250 hours during that semester/program.