Veterans

Credentials/Licenses

Washington state has actively engaged credential and licensing entities to promote transferability of skills and qualifications for veterans and military spouses.  Learn more about these efforts at the links below:

• Department of License Military Assistance for Business and Professional Licenses
• Department of Health Credentialing and Licensure Resources for Military Spouses and Registered Domestic Partners
• Department of Health Military Resources and Health Profession Crosswalk
• Commercial Drivers Licensing for Recently Separated Military
• Expedited E-certification for Teachers, Paraeducators, Administrators, and Education Staff Associates (Upon completing your application, contact Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, 360-725-6400, for expedited processing)

 
Both the US Army and the US Air Force are authorizing up to $500 in reimbursement for qualifying licensing costs to military spouses who must obtain state occupational relicensures or recertifications during a permanent change of station.

• Air Force Spouse Licensure Reimbursement Program
• Army reimbursement for state licensure and certification costs for spouse of a soldier
• Coast Guard Licensure and Certification Reimbursement Policy
• Marine Corps Reimbursement for Spouse Professional Licensing after PCS Moves
• Navy Spouses Licensure and Certification Reimbursement Policy