Only recipients of the Child of Veteran Award are required to attend full-time to receive education benefits. All others will be prorated based on enrolled credits.

Please review our MHA rate of pursuit page.

Yes, but the VA requires that a minimum of one course is attended on campus each semester (each summer session is considered a semester) in order to receive your full eligible MHA.

If you have been discharged within 10 yrs., you can receive 2 credits of Physical Education, (1 credit for Concepts of Physical Wellness, and 1 credit for Activity Phys. Ed.) if required for your major. Please provide the College VA Certifying Official with a copy of your DD214.

Request your official Joint Services Transcript for evaluation of transfer credit.

Yes, the VA will pay for all required developmental coursework, as well as pre-requisites for a required course in a program. 

No, you will not have to refund the VA for the failed class.  However, the VA will only pay for the same course twice. 

Academic separation and academic probation standing are reported to the VA by the College’s VA Certifying Official. You will no longer receive benefits while on academic separation status.

The College VA Certifying Official will notify the VA of any changes to your enrollment. The change may result in an adjustment to your monthly benefits, or create an overpayment. 

You should contact the Academic Advising Office to discuss your academic options. Also, you will need to supply a copy of your orders to the VA Certifying Official who will notify the VA. Those that have paid tuition out of pocket can complete a Request for Tuition Credit - Appeal Form, and include a copy of Military Activation Orders signed by your Commanding Officer.

Those veterans eligible for Post 9/11 GI Bill® will receive a book stipend paid directly to the veteran no earlier than 14 days prior to the start of the semester.

Veterans who are eligible for Veteran Readiness and Employment (Ch. 31) will receive an authorization for books & supplies at the college bookstore.

Yes, we encourage every student to file a FAFSA to see what their eligibility is.

Your NYS TAP award and Veterans Tuition Assistance (VTA) can/ will be affected if you are receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits (Chapter 33) at the 100% rate.