1. (1) The Department will develop an application form.

2. (2) The following documentation shall be submitted by the applicant with the application:

   1. (a) Evidence of service and separation must be documented on a certificate of discharge, DD Form 214, a DD214 with correction form DD215, a benefit determination letter issued by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or other evidence of service provided by the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, National Archives, or U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that is satisfactory to the Department.
   2. (b) Proof of current Oregon residence.
   3. (c) If currently enrolled in an academic or training program, proof of current enrollment and proof that the program meets the criteria for an approved program.
   4. (d) For qualifying situations: an academic plan, training plan, or training agreement created and executed by an academic advisor, or training supervisor and the applicant.
   5. (e) The Department may, in addition to the information and evidence specified in the application, instructions, or rules and regulations, require such additional information and evidence as the Department deems necessary to establish the applicant’s eligibility.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 406.005(4), ORS 406.030 & ORS 408.518

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 408.115, ORS 408.125 & HB 4132 (2026)

History

DVA 1-2026, amend filed 06/30/2026, effective 07/01/2026
DVA 2-2023, amend filed 12/29/2023, effective 01/01/2024
DVA 11-2020, adopt filed 11/23/2020, effective 11/24/2020