Current Student Resources
If you have any questions regarding your VA Certification or VA Benefits at PLU, please contact Neshell Chabot (henkelnd@plu.edu), our VA Certifying Official within Student Financial Services.
Education Benefits:
GI Bill/ Chapter 33: Educational assistance program that helps to pay for college, graduate school, and training programs. It includes payment of tuition and fees, a monthly housing allowance, and a stipend for books and supplies.
Veterans Readiness & Employment/ Chapter 31 (Voc Rehab): Education and training benefits available for veterans with a service-connected disability
Chapter 35 Benefits: Receiving education benefits as a dependent or survivor
Additional Benefits:
Transfer Your Benefits: If you have unused education benefits, you may be able to transfer them to a qualified spouse or child.
Yellow Ribbon Program: This program allows institutions of higher learning in the United States (like PLU!) to voluntarily enter into an agreement with VA to fund tuition and fee expenses that exceed the tuition and fee amounts payable under the GI Bill.
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PLU Counseling Center
- The counseling center offers free mental health counseling resources to all currently enrolled students
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PLU Campus Ministry
- Campus Ministry is open to any faith, and to anyone seeking religious guidance.
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Student Success and Support Pathfinder
- This pathfinder give you easy access to technical, social, and academic support on campus.
United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Mission Statement
To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s veterans.
Air Force Association McChord Chapter (AFA)
AFA is an independent, 501 non-profit, professional military and aerospace education association that promotes American aerospace power.
American Lake VA
With a reputation for excellence, innovation and extraordinary care of our Nation’s heroes, VA Puget Sound strives to lead the nation in terms of quality, efficiency and public service through its proven record of innovation and extraordinary care of Veterans.
Association of the United States Army
AUSA is the U.S. Army’s professional association, the voice for the Army on Capitol Hill, and offers support for soldiers and their families.
Association of the United States Navy
AUSN is the premier voice for America’s Sailors and Navy families. Our mission is to support the Navy through advocacy to Navy leadership, industry leaders and Congress.
Boots to Shoes
The Boots to Shoes mission is to augment veterans support services for 21st century Veterans’ successful transition into civilian jobs.
Cohen Veteran Network — Valley Cities
Cohen Veterans Network provides mental health care to post-9/11 veterans and their families, regardless of insurance, discharge status, ability to pay, or service experience.
eBenefits: Your Gateway to Benefit Information
eBenefits is a web portal managed jointly by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to provide Service members, Veterans and eligible dependents the ability to manage their VA and DoD benefits, claims, and military documents online.
Military Order of the Purple Heart
The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the armed forces of the U.S. who are wounded by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy and posthumously to the next of kin in the name of those who are killed in action or die of wounds received in action. The organization now known as the “Military Order of the Purple Heart,” was formed in 1932 for the protection and mutual interest of all who have received the decoration.
North American Black Vets
NABVETS will provide personal advocacy on behalf of veterans seeking claims against the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; advocacy for youth in all matters required for successful passage into adulthood; advocacy on behalf of families; with community involvement, provide advocacy in creating positive lifestyles for veterans; and to generate and preserve the historical record.
Washington Department of Veterans Affairs
The Veterans Bureau administers the Veterans’ Assistance Fund as mandated by State Law to provide emergency relief to indigent veterans residing in Washington State.
Tacoma Veteran Center
The Tacoma Veteran Center provides no cost, confidential services to those who’ve served.
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