VA Work Study Program

Individuals eligible for participation in the VA work study program are paid the federal minimum hourly wage for work completed in authorized VA-related activities. This is a part-time position while students are attending classes, with extensions available to work through summer and winter terms. 

The applicant must

• Receive VA education benefits as authorized under Title 38 or Title 10.
• Attend school and be certified to VA at a rate of pursuit of 3/4 time or more for the terms you are working.
• Maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Complete the VA form 20-8691 (application for work-study allowance).
• Be selected for the program by one of the VA approved work sites.
• Additional VA forms and documents may be required.

VA approved work sites

• VA regional offices
• VA hospitals, medical centers, and outpatient clinics
• VA cemeteries
• Veterans' Centers
• APSU Office of Veterans Education Benefits (VEBO)