Washington Vets to Tech (WaV2T)

Saint Martin's offers three cohort opportunities each year; each cohort is 16 weeks in length:

• Spring (January to May)
• Summer (May to August)
• Fall (August to December)

There are three pathway options for each of these cohorts:

Server and Cloud Application (SCA)

• Focus on networking fundamentals, operations, troubleshooting, security, cloud computing, hardware
• Careers include junior network administrator, datacenter support technician, network engineer, system administrator, and more
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Foundational (exam voucher provided)

Cloud Application Development (CAD)

• Focus on python, SQL, T-SQL, Java, JavaScript/ASP.NET; data structures and algorithms, developing cloud solutions
• Careers include cloud application developer, software engineer, application software developer, full stack engineer, and more
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (exam voucher provided)
• AWS Certified Developer Associate (exam voucher provided)

Cybersecurity Administration

• Focus on advanced networking, ethical hacking, threat intelligence, web and app security
• Careers include information and security analyst, security engineer, penetration tester, and more
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (exam voucher provided)

Take a detailed look at courses in each pathway and key focus areas here.

Term: Summer 2023

Program Dates:  May 8 to August 18, 2023
Application Deadline:  April 28, 2023

Term: Fall 2023

Program Dates:  August 28 to December 15, 2023
Application Deadline:  August 16, 2023

Term: Spring 2024

Program Dates:  January 7 to May 3, 2024
Application Deadline:  December 13, 2023

Applications for the following terms will open in 2023 on a date TBD:

Term: Summer 2024

Program Dates:  May 6 to August 16, 2024
Application Deadline:  April 17, 2024

Interested? Start your no-cost application here.

1. Application: Create an account and start your application.  Don't have all the prerequisites on hand? You can still submit your application and come back to upload additional materials later. 
2. Proof of Service: Depending on your branch or status, we can accept the following documents
   • Army - Service Record Brief/Officer Record Brief/Enlisted Record Brief
   • Navy - Electronic Service Record
   • Air Force - SURF
   • Marines - Personnel record or statement of service
   • Space Force - Personnel record or statement of service
   • Coast Guard - Statement of service
   • Guard/Reserve - DD214 Member-4 copy or statement of service
   • Veteran - DD214 Member-4 copy. You may submit your active duty proof of service if you will start as a veteran but have not received your DD214
   • Military Spouse - Proof of marriage to service member or veteran and their proof of service as listed above
3. Math prerequisite: Equivalent to Saint Martin's MTH 101 College Algebra with a grade of C or higher. You can meet this prerequisite by submitting unofficial transcripts, take our math placement exam, or take a college algebra course at SMU or another university
   • Unofficial transcripts - Upload transcripts from the college or university where you earned the math credit. We cannot accept math that shows as a transfer credit.
   • Math Placement Exam - Free and online, a 50-minute exam with 22/32 will meet the prerequisite. Applicants will have access to the math placement exam link and recommended study materials after submitting an application.
   • College algebra course - Take a college algebra course with Saint Martin's or another university. Send the course description to us if attending another university. The course must be complete with a letter grade to meet the prerequisite. Applicants may upload their unofficial transcript to their application.
4. Behavioral Interview: Once prerequisites are met, an interview is scheduled and conducted over the phone. You will receive a notification when you enter the interview queue, and an email when an interview is scheduled. Please contact us to coordinate a different time if needed.

Active duty applicants who are accepted into the program but are still pending CSP/Skillbridge approval will receive a conditional admit, and will be granted a full admit when we receive an emailed copy of the approved CSP/Skillbridge form. This must be complete and submitted by the application deadline.

Active duty applicants:

• Must be within 180 days of their end-of-service date on the start date of the program to be eligible to participate in the program.
• May apply with Saint Martin's and start the CSP/Skillbridge command approval process at the same time.
• Do not require CSP/Skillbridge approval if on terminal leave at the start date of the program.

JBLM

Service members stationed at JBLM must attend the CSP briefing to begin the command approval process. 

• CSP in-person briefings are held every Monday at 12:00pm in the Hawk Center, North Fort, Bldg. 11577 JBLM, WA 98433
• CSP Virtual briefings are held Thursdays at 3:00pm via Zoom.
• Please contact the CSP representative for appointments: usarmy.jblm.imcom.list.dhr-tap-outreach@army.mil.

Other locations

For service members not located at JBLM, contact your local CSP or Skillbridge representative to initiate the process. If you do not have a local CSP representative, contact the JBLM CSP team at usarmy.jblm.imcom.list.dhr-tap-outreach@army.mil. You should not require an acceptance letter to start the CSP/Skillbridge application process, you can apply to SMU and start the command approval paperwork at the same time. 

If accepted into the program, you will be granted a conditional admit until the CSP/Skillbridge program request is approved by your program coordinator and commander. Service members must upload a copy of approval to their application or email a copy as an attachment to WaV2T@stmartin.edu.

Four months of VA Benefits fund one 16-week pathway

• Post 9/11 VA Benefits
• Montgomery VA Benefits

Other funding options include

• VR&E Ch. 31
• Substantial scholarships available for those without VA funding   

It is recommended that students apply for their VA Benefits Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) no later than 30 days before their term start date. You can apply for your CoE and find more information here. If you have additional VA Benefits questions, please email Mercedes Garrido at mgarrido@stmartin.edu or call Veterans Affairs at 888-442-4551, Monday through Friday, 5:00am to 4:00pm PT/8:00am to 7:00pm ET.

Active Army soldiers may be eligible for AER assistance to cover costs relating to:

• Travel expenses (airfare or fuel)
• Uniforms/business attire
• Tools/CSP training supplies
• Lodging
• Utilities​
• Food​

To apply for an AER grant or to learn more, Soldiers may contact their local AER officer or, in the event a local office is inaccessible or located farther than 50 miles away, please contact AER headquarters at assistance@aerhq.org.

2022-2023 | Fall 22 through Summer 23
Tuition: $20,830
Fees (Server and Cloud Application and Cloud Application Development pathways): $750*
Fees (Cybersecurity Administration pathway): $1,000*
Optional housing: No cost for active duty, $2,800 for veterans or military spouses. All applicants pay a $200 refundable deposit.

WaV2T students staying on campus are not required to purchase a meal plan.

*Fees may differ by pathway. Subject to change as course materials are updated. VA Benefits cover tuition and fees.