Washington Tuition Waiver for Eligible Veterans and National Guard Members
Washington public colleges and universities (permissive, RCW 28B.15.621)
Washington public colleges may waive all or part of tuition and fees for eligible veterans and National Guard members; each school sets its own program.
- How much
- all or a portion of tuition and fees, set by each college
- Who qualifies
- eligible veteran or National Guard member (Washington domiciliary, qualifying active federal service, honorable discharge)
- Optional waiver — availability and amount vary by college.
- For undergrads, grad students, trade school students, adults going back to school
- When to apply
- Apply any time Set by each college
- How to apply
- Ask the veterans or financial aid office at the Washington public college you plan to attend about its veterans waiver
- What you'll need
- state application
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (dva.wa.gov) and page 2
The details
Under RCW 28B.15.621(2)-(3), Washington's public universities, regional universities, Evergreen and community/technical colleges may waive all or a portion of tuition and fees for eligible veterans or National Guard members (Washington domiciliaries who served in active federal service in a war or conflict on foreign soil, in international waters, or in support of those serving there, and were honorably discharged), and may also waive for other Washington-domiciled veterans. Each college decides whether and how much to waive.
More money from Washington
- Washington College Grant (WA Grant)up to full tuition; 2026-27 maximum $13,203/yr (University of Washington), $5,095 at community and technical colleges; partial awards (60%, 50%, 24.5%, 10%) at higher incomes
- WSOS Baccalaureate Scholarship (BaS)$2,500 per year until accepted into the major, then $5,000, $7,500 and $5,000 in the following years
- WA Grant for Apprenticeship (WG-A)up to $2,548 (2026-27 maximum); based on family income, may be prorated
- College Bound (formerly College Bound Scholarship)free public-college tuition when combined with WA Grant; 2026-27 maximum combined awards from $5,595 (community/technical colleges) to $13,703 (University of Washington)
- Opportunity Granttuition and fees for up to 45 credits, plus up to $1,000 for books and supplies
Keep looking
- Answer a few questions to see every program you qualify for
- Nearby states: Idaho, Oregon
- Federal aid and national scholarships (open to students in any state)
- The FAFSA in plain English (2027-28)
- Should I file the FAFSA if I don't think I'll qualify?
- FAFSA deadlines by state (2027-28)
- The FAFSA for parents: what you need to do
- How to save on textbooks: free, rented and cheaper options
We list programs; we don't decide who gets them. Always check the official page before you apply. Spot something wrong? Tell us.