Veterans Services

Veteran’s Services serves as the liaison between Bastyr University and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

All degree programs at Bastyr University are approved by the Washington Student Achievement Council, State Approving Agency for Veteran’s Education and Training (WSAC/SAA) and the California State Approving Agency for Veterans Education (CSAAVE) for enrollment of persons eligible to receive educational benefits under Title 38 and Title 10, U.S. Code.

Application for veteran’s education benefits is done directly with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection (e), this school adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA. Bastyr University will not:

  • prevent the student's enrollment.
  • assess a late penalty fee.
  • require student secure alternative or additional funding.
  • deny their access to any resources (classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution.

Bastyr University is a Yellow Ribbon school for those eligible under the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill.

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 website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/

Readmission of Servicemembers

Bastyr University abides by the Federal Student Financial Aid Handbook in regards to Re-Admission for Service Members. This policy applies to any student who cannot attend school due to military service.
Please reference the Frequently Asked Questions: Institutional Readmission Requirements for Servicemembers guidance available on the U.S. Department of Education’s website.