Veterans Work Study Program

What Type of Work Can I Do?

If you participate in the VA work-study program, your job will be related to VA services. Here are some examples of acceptable work:

  • Preparation, processing, maintaining, and organizing Veteran-related files
  • SCO view/assist in Enrollment Manager
  • Answering phones
  • Assisting with greetings and Kiosk check-in
  • Assisting veteran students with lounge and computer use
  • Tasks that require 100% performance of VA-related activities

How Can I Be Eligible?

To qualify, you need to:

  • Be enrolled at least three-quarters of the time and using GI Bill® Veterans benefits at Everett.

Work Study Salary

  • Pay Rate: The minimum wage in Everett.
  • Payment Schedule: You’ll submit timecards for every 50 hours worked or every two weeks. You can work up to 25 hours per week each quarter, and these earnings are tax-exempt.

How Do I Get Started?

  1. Obtain your Enrollment Certification.
  2. Email your resume to our Veteran Resource Center at Veterans@everettcc.edu

Open Postion

How do I sign up for other locations?

To find authorized work-study locations in your area, call the Department of Veterans Affairs regional office at 1-800-827-1000. If you are hearing impaired, you can reach them at 1-800-829-4833.

You can apply for jobs at the following places:

  • VA Medical Facility
  • VA Regional Office
  • Other approved state employment facilities

You'll be paid either the federal or state minimum wage, whichever is higher, and these earnings are nontaxable.

Be sure to check back on this page regularly, as the Veteran Resource Center (VRC) will update you on any local job openings!

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