Education & Employment
Veterans Work-Study
Paid part-time work on VA-related jobs at a school, VA facility or veterans’ organization for a student using VA education benefits at three-quarter time or more.
Also called: work study, work-study, VA Form 22-8691.
For: Veteran or service member, spouse, child, survivor.
Where it applies
Applies in states and territories.
The Veterans Work-Study Program pays a student for part-time work that is entirely related to VA and veterans, such as at a school's veterans office, a VA medical center or regional office, a national cemetery, a state veterans agency, or a home-care setting for veterans.
The student must be enrolled at least three-quarter time and using the Post-9/11 GI Bill, a transferred Post-9/11 benefit, the Montgomery GI Bill, VR&E, DEA, VET TEC 2.0 or another listed program. A Chapter 35 dependent can take part only while enrolled at a school in one of the 50 states.
Pay is the higher of the federal or state minimum wage. A student can choose an advance for 40% of the hours in the agreement, or 50 hours, whichever is less, and cannot work more than 25 times the number of weeks in the enrollment period. Apply on VA Form 22-8691.
Thresholds
| Gate | Rule |
|---|---|
| Three-quarter time or more | Enrolled at least three-quarter time and using a listed VA education benefit. |
Sources
- Veterans Work Study ProgramOfficial
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Disclaimer
VetTOC is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense. Information is for reference only and is not an eligibility determination. Verify with VA, the relevant state or territory, or an accredited VSO.