Veteran & Military Community Center

Welcome to Veteran & Military Community Center!

Veteran & Military Community Center provides assistance to students who are entitled to receive educational benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Whether a student is a new applicant for benefits or has used them at previous institutions, UW Bothell Veteran & Military Community Center is committed to working in partnership to ensure that the process is simple and well-organized. This center is also where Veterans and Military-Connected current and future students can find camaraderie, mutual support, and resources that enhance their educational experience leading to successful professional objectives.

Here to help

UW Bothell is a Veteran Supportive Campus by the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. Veteran & Military Community Center is committed to assisting out veterans as they transition from military service to academic and civilian life.

Veteran & Military Community Center (VMCC)

Located in UW 1, Room 011 on the Lower Level (UW1-011)

Your partner with the VA

As soon as you are accepted to UW Bothell, you will be scheduled for orientation. Make sure you signed up for the A & O Veterans Session. During this session, we will walk you through the process to certify your enrollment to the VA on a quarterly basis.

All inquiries regarding VA Certification Process and other Financial Aids should be directed to the Office of Veterans & Military Educational Benefits.

Faculty & staff support

Visit our faculty and staff resources page if you wish to provide support to and have better understanding of the student veteran experience.

Contact Information

Linh (Leon) Thai, M.O.D.

Program Manager, Veteran & Military Community Programs

School Certifying Officials (SCO’s)

  • Danette Iyall, Associate Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships
  • Rosa Valdiviezo, Assistant Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships