Veterans Information
To learn more about your possible veteran's benefits go to www.gibill.va.gov. For New York Residents you can also access http://www.veterans.ny.gov for additional information on benefits as well as a local VA representative to answer most of your vterans related questions.
The programs offered by the College are approved by the Veterans Administration. Veterans, children and widows of deceased veterans, and children of disabled veterans who are eligible under the public laws pay tuition, fees and other charges as do all students.
All students eligible for VA support must file application forms appropriate to their situations, the college will then certify attendance to the VA. Forms and information are available from local VA offices. Prompt attention to this process is encouraged, as there is a lag time of six to eight weeks from application until payments begin.
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New York State Division of Veterans Affairs Website: www.veterans.ny.gov Description: The New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs is a source of valuable information concerning higher education benefits for veterans. Honorably discharged veterans, active duty personnel and some members of the Selected Reserves can access information at the Division's Web site www.veterans.ny.gov or by calling 888-838-7697 to get information on veterans' education benefits. |
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Post-9/11 GI Bill Website: www.gibill.va.gov Description: Here you will find information on the newly implemented Post 911 GI Bill. For the eligible veteran, the federal governnment may provide in-state tuition and fees up to the rate of a public Institution of Higher Education, plus a monthly housing allowandce and an annual books and supplies stipend. |
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The Veterans Tuition Award Website: www.hesc.com Description: The Veterans Tuition Award is a New York State Program that makes awards of up to 98% of the full cost of undergraduate tuition for New York state residents at the State University of New York for the undergraduate, graduate, or approved vocational training either for full or part-time study. To inquire about this program visit www.hesc.com or call HESC Scholarship Unit at 888-697-4372. |
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Vocational Rehabilitation Program Website: www.vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp Description: There is a Vocational Rehabilitation Program whose primary funcation is to help veterans with service-connected disabilities become suitably employed, maintain employment, or acheive independence in daily living. You can apply for this program through the New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs Web site or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs site www.vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp or by calling 800-827-1000. |
