Bellevue College is committed to supporting our military veterans and their family members. Our Veterans Resource Center is here to make sure you are receiving all of the education benefits you may be eligible for. Also, be sure to go through our Getting Started steps, to complete your registration with the Veterans Resource Center and to ensure all necessary documentation is submitted.
For more detailed information about education benefits, please review our Veterans’ Education Benefits Information brochure.
VA and State Benefits
The VA offers a number of different education benefits, not only to our veterans, but in some cases to their family members as well! For information on the different benefits available, please review the links below.
- Post 9/11 GI Bill® (veterans and dependents)
- Dependents Educational Assistance (dependents)
- Veteran Readiness and Employment (veterans with a disability rating with the VA)
- Montgomery GI Bill® – Active Duty / Selected Reserve (veterans)
- WA National Guard Postsecondary Education Grant – WA National Guard Members
Bellevue College Benefits
- 25% Tuition Discount for honorably discharged veterans, who are WA residents
- Tuition Waiver (RCW 28B.15.621) – Spouses and children of veterans who have a 100% disability rating, service-connected cause of death, or are POW/MIA, may qualify for a full waiver of tuition and fees.
- Priority Registration
- Extensions on Payment Deadlines
- Financial Aid & Enrollment Assistance
Documents
- Certificate of Eligibility for VA Education Benefits
- Post 9/11 GI Bill®
- Other VA benefits –
- Contact the VA at (888) 442-4551 or
- Submit a request on the VA’s “Ask VA (AVA)” website
- DD214 or other separation paperwork
- Joint Services Transcripts
- Community College of the Air Force transcripts (CCAF)
- Evaluation Request for college transcripts
- Evaluation Request for military transcripts
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at benefits.va.gov/gibill
Last Updated October 4, 2023
