Office of Veteran & Military Educational Benefits

The UW Bothell has a long history of educating veterans, active-duty military, and military dependent students. We are honored to continue with this valuable tradition as a new generation serves and returns to higher education. We are committed to ensuring your academic success and value your addition to the UW Bothell community.

We are here to help you navigate your funding options, from VA education benefits and state waivers to financial aid and scholarships.

How to receive your VA Educational Benefits at UW Bothell

Be admitted to UW Bothell
All new students will attend an Orientation and once completed you can register for classes
All veterans are eligible for priority registration at the UW after your first quarter of attendance
Submit a copy of your approval letter (Certificate of Eligibility) from the VA by using the VA Information Update DocuSign form
Veterans must provide a copy of your DD 214 (Member 4). Use the VA Information Update form.
After you register for classes, you must submit the DocuSign Enrollment Certification Request form to have your enrollment certified with the VA.
The Enrollment Certification Request form must be completed each quarter you want to use your benefits.
Please remember that the VA will not pay for NS (Non-Satisfactory) or NC (No Credit) grades. If you choose this option, then you run the risk of having to repay the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) back to the VA if you receive an NS or NC grade.

Docusign Forms

DocuSign is a process to submit documents electronically. You will be required to log in with your UW NetID and password to access the DocuSign forms. This process enables you to submit your requests and additional information in a secure and timely manner.

There are forms that will require both your signature and your academic advisor’s signature (Enrollment Certification, Repeat Coursework, Parent Letter Request, etc.).
We suggest that you meet with your adviser each quarter to review your academic progress and your degree plan.
When using DocuSign you will be asked to enter your academic adviser’s name and email. Once you complete your section of the form, it will automatically be sent to the adviser you listed.
After your adviser has completed their section, the form will be sent to our office for processing.
If you do not have UW NetID yet, or if you wish to use a PDF version instead, please see below for the PDF versions of our forms. We encourage you to use DocuSign when possible.

Docusign forms for your VA Education Benefits

Enrollment Certification Request
Course Repeat
Parent School Letter Request
Non-Matriculated Student Status
Extension Date of Graduation
Other Practical Training
VA Information Update-use this form to provide any information that you want to share with our office. Also, you can use this form to attach copies of requested documents (DD214-member 4, Certificate of Eligibility).

Docusign forms for Washington State Waivers

Supporting document(s) can be uploaded with the waiver application form.

PDF Versions

School Certifying Officials

Danette Iyall, Associate Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships
Rosa Valdiviezo, Assistant Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships

phone: 425-352-5240, option 3

email: uwbvasco@uw.edu

You can schedule an appointment through Navigate. You will need your netID to sign in and schedule your appointment. If you are unable to schedule your appointment through Navigate, please call us or email us at the numbers provided below.

Veteran & Military Community Center/VMCC

Linh Thai, Program Manager of Veteran & Military Community Programs
- leon2004@uw.edu
- 425.352.3943
- room: UW1-011