Financial Aid Resources
In addition to benefits received under the various Chapters of the GI Bill (30, 31, 35, 1606 & 1607), students who are eligible for VA educational benefits may also be eligible for federal financial aid and scholarships. Students eligible for benefits under Chapters 1606 and 1607 may also be eligible for federal tuition assistance. For additional information, contact the Oregon Military Department Education Services Office at 503.584.3456.
Tuition Waivers
Chemeketa offers tuition waivers to eligible disabled veterans or dependents of fallen military personnel.
Chemeketa Scholars Program
Did you graduate from a local high school with a 3.5 GPA or better prior to entering the military? If so, you may qualify for the Chemeketa Scholars program and receive two years of free tuition.
Veteran Work Study Program
If you are a full-time or 3/4 time student in a college degree program, or a vocational or professional program, you may apply for the VA's Student Work-Study Allowance Program. Work study positions are available to veterans and dependants in several agencies and offices in the community. Locations must be approved by the VA and services performed vary, but must be veteran related. The work study allowance is equal to the applicable State or Federal hourly minimum wage, whichever is greater.
Work study positions are not currently available in the Chemeketa Veterans' Services Office because of office structure and space limitations. The following is a list of some agencies or departments that have previously hired VA work study students. Some offices also have Websites with information.
| Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs | 503.273.2085 or 1.800.692.9666 |
| Oregon Employment Department | 503.947.1394 |
| Oregon Military Department | 503.584.3980 |
| Salem Vet Center | 503.362.9911 |
After a work study site is arranged and the application for the work study allowance is sent to the VA, the VA Regional Processing Office Work Study Department will determine eligibility by confirming with the school that you are enrolled and certified for VA educational benefits at no less than 3/4 time. While the VA may be able to pay for work done up to 30 days prior to the beginning of a term, the school can only confirm your enrollment and the dates of the courses in which you are enrolled.
ODVA: Oregon Educational Aid for Veterans
The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA) provides educational benefits for pursuit of approved courses of training. For benefit amounts, eligibility requirements, and information on how to apply for this program, please visit the ODVA website.
The State Educational Aid program cannot be used at the same time a veteran is receiving Federal GI benefits.
Contact
If you would like additional information, please contact us at 503.399.5004 or via e-mail. You may also fax us at 503.399.3908.