Community Planning Session: Supporting Student Veterans and Their Families

1. What types of financial assistance grant programs are you familiar with that have been valuable for student service members, veterans and their family members (SMVF)?
2. How can we ensure that these financial assistance grants are most accessible for this population? How do you envision them being administered?
3. What considerations should be included in the request for proposal/funding opportunity to ensure that King County is being racially, ethnically, culturally, and regionally inclusive in addressing the needs of SMVF?
4. How should we prioritize student veterans and/or their family members who apply for these financial assistance grants?
5. What income restrictions and/or priority placements should we consider as eligibility parameters for these financial assistance grants?
6. What amount of financial assistance should be available per student?
7. Would an initial amount of start-up funding be needed for planning or staffing a program like this? How much?

Addtional event details:

Parking cost: $3.00 for 2 hours $4.00 for 5 hours

The VSHSL Implementation Plan is a strategy-by-strategy plan that details how the 2024-2029 VSHSL proceeds will be invested in King County’s communities. Pages 91-92 provides guidance for implementation of this strategy and outlines the anticipated King County investments.

For technical assistance please reach out to Clem Benton [email protected]

and for general questions about this event please reach out to Taylor Gaston [email protected]

Host or Publisher King County - Veterans, Seniors & Human Services Levy