Employment Program for VA Education Students- Work-Study Program

Colleagues and Fellow Veterans,

The GI Bill can help cover many of a Veteran’s expenses, but often there are still bills to pay.  Did you know we have a program that can pay students to help other Veterans right in their own community and do it while attending school?

The Work-Study Program provides part-time employment to students receiving VA education benefits who attend school at three-quarter time or more. Services performed under a VA Work-Study program must be related to VA work.  A student can work at any VA facility; a hospital, a Regional Office, a Vet Center, or even work at the school he or she is attending and help fellow Veteran students.  They are paid either the State or Federal minimum wage, whichever is greater.  It won’t make anyone rich, but it can help bring in some extra cash as well as add to their resume.

We have more information on the program and how to apply here.

 Helping other Veterans and earning extra cash is a win-win!

 V/R

Curtis L. Coy
Deputy Under Secretary for Economic Opportunity
Veterans Benefits Administration
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420

Note:  We apologize in advance if we are unable to respond directly to your questions, however most of the answers to your questions regarding the Work-Study Program can be found at the link above.  If you have a specific question that you cannot find the answer to on our website, please submit it through the following link https://gibill.custhelp.com/

Please Remember:

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·       If you are seeking employment in the federal government, particularly the VA, our VA for Vets high-tech tools, resources, and professional coaching services can help.  Visit online at http://vaforvets.va.gov/Pages/default.aspx or contact a coach at 1-855-824-8387.