In an attempt to correct recent Veterans Administration (VA) regulations restricting benefits for veterans enrolled in cooperative education programs at community colleges, this paper describes the value of cooperative education, both vocational and general, and argues the supporting intent of federal law in Title 38 of the U. S. Code. Many community colleges emphasize the vocational area in the funding of new cooperative education programs; it is equally important for liberal arts students to experience the learning situation of work related to college study. The Napa College Work Experience program sets measurable learning objectives for the student at the beginning of the work experience, in terms of skill development, increased knowledge, and attitudes and motivations. Results of this procedure have been favorably received by students, employers and the college. Other features of Napa's Work Experience program are detailed. The proposal that cooperative education continue to be an approved course of study for veterans is presented, and recommendations for action by educators and by the Veterans Administration are suggested. (MJS)