Below is information on higher education and other benefits for veterans. The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) has overall benefits information that they would like you to be aware of, including:
Here is some specific information on higher education benefits through the Oregon University System and the ODVA. For more information, call the financial aid or admissions office at the Oregon University System campus that you are attending or plan to attend. For a campus list go to: http://www.ous.edu/about/campcent/.
- Veterans’ Dependent Tuition Waiver: This benefit provides a full tuition waiver for a bachelor’s or master’s degree at an OUS institution for a child or spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces who either died in active duty, became 100% disabled in connection with military service, or died as a result of a disability sustained in active duty. Click on the title above for the Application Form and for the Eligibility and Instructions.
- Voyager Aid Program for Oregon National Guard and Reserve: Voyager is a financial aid benefit that is available to honor and support Oregon residents who served the nation as members of the National Guard or Reserves in an active duty capacity in a combat zone since September 11, 2001.
- Overview of Veteran’s educational benefits information from the ODVA.
