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Applying for aid

New students

  • Submit VONAPP online.
  • Apply for benefits.
  • Print copy of 22-1990 or 22-5490 for Chapter 35 dep.
  • Complete UW Tacoma VA application.
  • Fax, mail or drop off copy of DD214 Member 4 along with completed 22-1990/5490 and UW Tacoma VA application.

Please note: If you are a Chapter 33 recipient, you will also need to turn in a copy of your certificate of eligibility.

Transfer students

  • Submit VONAPP online.
  • Apply for transfer benefits.
  • Print copy of 22-1995 or 22-5495 Chapter 35 dep.
  • Complete UW Tacoma VA application.
  • Fax, mail or drop off copy of DD214 Member 4

Please note: If you are a Chapter 33 recipient, you will also need to turn in a copy of your certificate of eligibility.

After you’ve applied

You must request certification every quarter to maintain benefits.

You can either email a copy of your final schedule to uwtva@uw.edu requesting to be certified for those courses or complete the quarterly request certification form in the Enrollment Services lobby and drop it off in the Financial Aid/Veterans Affairs dropbox outside the Office of Enrollment Services in Garretson Woodruff Pratt 102.