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Military & Veterans
Contact Information
For questions about VA benefits, admissions and programs:
Military & Veterans Outreach
Phil Labrie, Director
509.777.3302
veterans@whitworth.edu
For admitted students' VA benefits-related questions:
Whitworth VA Certifying Official
Alicia Ordaz
509.777.3601
aordaz@whitworth.edu
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Military & Veterans
We deeply value the service and sacrifice of veterans and their families. Recognized as a
Military Friendly® Gold Status School for 2026-27
by Viqtory Media, Whitworth University continues to be a strong support for veterans and their dependents. In 2025,
U.S. News & World Report
ranked Whitworth
No. 11 in the West for Veterans
Whitworth application fees for all continuing studies programs, master’s programs, endorsements and certificates are waived for military and veterans.
Military & Veterans Resource Center (MAVRC)
Whitworth's 3,000-square-foot
Military & Veterans Resource Center (MAVRC)
is dedicated for use by our military-connected students. If you are currently serving in the military, have served, are actively in ROTC, or your parent or spouse served in the military, the MAVRC is the place for you. The MAVRC includes its own computer lab, group study/meeting place, community space, kitchen, patio, and a rest and relaxation space for those who may be struggling with PTS or traumatic brain injuries, or who just need a quiet place to decompress. The plan is to continue to transform the MAVRC in the coming months and years by adding more resources for students, remodeling the facilities to make the building ADA compliant, and more.
Donate to the MAVRC
Military and Veterans Benefits
Whitworth is proud to accept and honor all veteran educational benefit programs. You've sacrificed a lot to earn them. We respect that, and that's why we're committed to helping guide you through the process. As a recipient of the
Partners for Veteran Supportive Campuses Certificate
through the Washington State Department Veterans Affairs, we are dedicated to supporting your success.
We offer our veterans:
Admissions and financial aid counseling
One-on-one academic advising
A military-friendly community
Peer veteran support
Donate to Military Student Services
If you are a military-connected student and do not plan on using your benefits, please follow the admissions instructions outlined on the academic program of your interest. If you plan to use VA benefits at Whitworth, check out our
VA Student Checklist
for a step-by-step guide to getting started.
Want to speak with a current veteran student at Whitworth? Let us know, and we'll get you connected.
The form to file a complaint against bias incident, harassment, and/or assault is available
here
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
www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
Veteran Resources at Whitworth
Yellow Ribbon Application Form
(Whitworth login required)
Frequently Asked Questions
Military Leave Request Form
(Whitworth login required)
New VA Student Checklist
VA Certification Request Form
(Whitworth login required)
Scholarships & Grants for Military & Veterans
Find Your Degree Program
Undergraduate Programs & Majors
Air Force ROTC Program
Army ROTC Program
Whitworth Online Programs
Graduate Programs
VA Benefits & Resources
Post-9/11 GI Bill ® or "Yellow Ribbon"
Montgomery GI Bill ® Active Duty
Montgomery GI Bill ® Selected Reserve
Survivors & Dependents Assistance
Veteran Readiness & Employment
VA Factsheets & Forms
Education Benefits
GI Bill ® Comparison Tool
Additional Resources
Educational Support Services
Counseling Services
Health Services
Student Success Team
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Veterans Guide
Whitworth Veterans History
Armed Forces Success Center
Contact Information
For questions about VA benefits, admissions and programs:
Military & Veterans Outreach
Phil Labrie, Director
509.777.3302
veterans@whitworth.edu
For admitted students' VA benefits-related questions:
Whitworth VA Certifying Official
Alicia Ordaz
509.777.3601
aordaz@whitworth.edu
Related Links
Frequently Asked Questions
Yellow Ribbon @ Whitworth
Whitworth Veterans History