Veterans Services
COVID-19 Resources for Veterans
About Veterans Services
Located just outside of Seattle in Kirkland, Washington, Lake Washington Institute of Technology's (LWTech) Veteran Services includes the Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS) and Financial Aid. The Veterans Services team connects Veteran students to their educational benefits and maintains a dedication to the educational, health and wellness, and transitional needs of today’s veterans. LWTech views those who have served or are serving in the United States military and their families as a distinct, diverse population with their own experiences, culture, and viewpoints.
The mission of the Veteran Services team at LWTech is to assist military-connected students in their transition to and success in their civilian life. Military-connected students include veterans, those currently serving in the National Guard, reserves, or on active duty military service, and those whose parents, guardians, or spouses have served or are serving in the U.S. military. We are honored to serve you.
Get Started Today!
Follow the steps below to get started. A paper copy of these steps may be requested by emailing veterans@lwtech.edu.
Start Your Veteran Education Benefits
Complete your VA Education Benefit Application online
- Once approved, the VA will send you a Certificate of Eligibility. Education claims may take up to 30 days to be processed. You may contact the VA at (888) 442-4551 for more information.
- Complete VA form 22-1995 (veterans) or VA form 22-5490 (dependents) if you've used your benefits at a different institution.
Apply for Admissions at LWTech
- Connect with our Admission Coach to get started!
- Veterans may receive a 25% discount on tuition if they meet residency requirements, connect with the Veterans Services team to learn more.
A coach is standing by to speak with you today!
During our remote operations in April 2020[BROKEN LINK], the Admission Coach office is excited to continue serving students. We will be offering individual appointments by phone or web conference with our Admission Coach. Please contact our Admission Coach to schedule your individual appointment. We look forward to making this time as simple and seamless as possible.
(425) 739-8381
Admission.Coach@lwtech.edu
Admission coaches are available (all times are PST):
Monday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (campus tour); 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
During off hours, please leave us a message and we will be in touch as soon as we are back in the office.
Or we can contact you. Just tell us when and a little bit about yourself.
Take assessment test and submit official transcripts
- The assessment test provides placement information for Math and English courses.
- To transfer credit from a previous college or military training, request for official transcripts to be sent to Enrollment Services.
- To request military transcripts, all branches of services (except Air Force) can use the Joint Services Transcript website . Transcripts from the Air Force can be requested at their website.
Meet with an advisor to write an academic plan
- Bring your assessment test scores and/or previous college transcripts.
- Make an appointment by contacting Academic Advising.
Apply for Financial Aid
Apply at www.fafsa.gov. If you need help with your application, please see the Financial Aid webpage for current help sessions. Veterans may receive financial aid as well as GI Bill® Education Benefits.
Submit all paperwork to the School Certifying Official
- Submit paperwork online using our Document Submission portal.
- Certificate of Eligibility OR Entitlement Balance from vets.gov, eBenefits, or WAVE
- For students using dependent benefits, include your sponsor's DD214
- VA form 22-1995 (vet) or VA form 22-5495 (dependent), if you used your benefits at another school
- DD214, copy 4
- Optional for veterans, but may be helpful for other resource referrals
- Required for dependents receiving Ch. 35 benefits
- Veteran Benefit Data Sheet (obtained after attending the Veteran Benefit Orientation)
- Academic plan
- Certificate of Eligibility OR Entitlement Balance from vets.gov, eBenefits, or WAVE
Attend a New Student Orientation
See the New Student Orientation webpage for current session times.
Register for classes
You are now on your way towards the successful completion of your educational goals!
Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Services (CEVSS)
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.