VA Form 22-8691
Application for Work-Study Allowance
Who fills it
veteran
Journey phase
Education & Training
Estimated time
20-30 minutes.
When to file
Once you are enrolled and have identified a VA work-study position at your school, regional office, or VA facility.
You are a GI Bill student enrolled at least 3/4 time and want to earn additional income by working in VA-related positions.
Gather before you start
—Current GI Bill chapter and enrollment status
—Work-study position description and supervisor contact
—School or VA facility where work will be performed
—Number of hours per week you can work
Section I - Student Identification
Blocks 1-5Name, SSN, GI Bill chapter, enrollment status, schoolPII
Your information. Must be enrolled at least 3/4 time. Work-study is not available for online-only programs at some locations; check with your school's VA certifying official.
Example
(name, SSN, chapter, enrollment status)
Common mistakes
- Applying while enrolled less than 3/4 time - does not qualify.
- Not confirming VA work-study positions are available at your school before applying.
Section II - Work-Study Position
Blocks 6-12Type of VA-related work, supervisor, location, hours per week
Describe the VA-related work: (1) Assisting veterans at VA regional offices, (2) Assisting with VA outreach or claims work, (3) Helping at campus veterans service offices, (4) Assisting at state veterans agencies, (5) VA national cemeteries, (6) VA medical facilities. Include the name and contact of your supervisor, work location, and your available hours.
Example
e.g., Veterans Services Representative at ASU Veterans Services Office, Supervisor: John Smith; 15 hours/week, Mon-Wed-Fri.
Common mistakes
- Choosing a position that is not in the approved VA work-study categories - check with your school or VA regional office.
- Expecting your regular part-time job to count as work-study - work-study must be VA-related service.
Section III - Signatures
Blocks 13-15Student signature and supervisor signaturePII
Both the student and the VA work-study supervisor must sign.
Example
(both signatures required)
Common mistakes
- Submitting with only the student signature - supervisor must sign too.
Statutory & regulatory authority
38 USC 3011 - Chapter 30 educational assistance basic entitlement.