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Veteran and Military Programs

We are offering Virtual Drop-In Hours on Tuesdays beginning June 22 to August 13 from 4 - 5:30 pm. Please join us via Zoom.

The Veteran and Military Programs Office supports, empowers, and encourages all veterans, service members, and their dependents and survivors through services and programs designed to: 

  • ensure that all educational benefits and other entitlements are received,
  • assist in the transition from service to active contributing members of the campus, and
  • facilitate academic success, professional growth, and meaningful employment.

Veteran, service member, dependent, and survivor are defined in the following ways for CUNY data collection:

  • Veteran—One who was in active military service (including basic training) and was released under a condition other than "dishonorable."
  • Service Member—A person currently serving in the armed forces of the United States, whether on active duty or reserve or in the National Guard.
  • Dependent—Spouses, children, or some other familial relationship of a veteran or service member or service member totally and permanently disabled by a service-connected disability.
  • Survivor—Spouses, children, or some other familial relationship of a veteran or service member who is deceased.

Admission and Financial Support Programs

  • Assistance with direct admission
  • Application fee waiver
  • Priority registration
  • Assistance in obtaining military transcripts
  • 60 days tuition deferment
  • Assistance with discharge upgrade
  • Special scholarships for dependents of deceased veterans
  • Disabled veterans book cost programs
  • Transfer Credits

Military Benefits

  • Assistance with filing all GI bill benefits and entitlements
  • Certification and validation of educational benefits in compliance with current Veterans Administration regulations
  • Updated information regarding changes in educational benefits, federal laws, and support services
  • Advisement on additional entitlements under federal and state law regarding financial aid for war veterans

Returning From/Leaving for Active Duty

  • Veterans called to active duty must contact the Veteran and Military Programs Office to submit a copy of their orders.

Academic and Personal Support

  • Assistance with course planning to ensure academic success
  • VA tutorial assistance
  • Peer mentoring
  • A safe space for camaraderie and mentorship for all student veterans, service members, dependents, and survivors

Access to Campus and Community Resources

  • Personal counseling
  • Immigration
  • Substance abuse services
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) counseling
  • Referrals to New York City agencies and community-based organizations when needed

Jobs

  • Veterans Administration Internship program
  • Career workshops and opportunities

FAQs

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Office Hours

  • Monday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
  • Thursday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Friday: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Contact Us

1407 James Hall
2900 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210-6789
P: 718.951.5105
F: 718.951.3110
E: veteransaffairs@brooklyn.cuny.edu

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