Syracuse UniversitySU | Student Veterans Organization

A:   You must apply for your educational benefits through the VA online at  vabenefits.vba.va.gov. For eligibility or payment history questions visit https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage. Then prior to each semester  a Certificate of Eligibility must be completed and emailed to veterans@syr.edu. If you have any questions regarding your education benefits you may email SU’s Veteran Advisor, Kieth Doss, at veterans@syr.edu or call (315)443-3261 to make an appointment with the Veterans Resource Center.

A:   See Chapter 35 Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program and Chapter 33 Transfer of Eligibility for Dependents and Spouse.

A:     The Office of the Registrar certifies students’ enrollments to the VA in the order requests are received. After you submit your paperwork it takes approximately 15 business days for the university to certify it to the VA. Afterwards, it takes the VA another 30 – 45 days to process your GI Bill award.

A:    Yes. Apply for financial aid through www.fafsa.ed.gov. Amounts and eligibility will vary per student. If you only qualify for loans, you have the option to decline them.

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A:     It is possible but it is up to the school to accept your military training according to your degree plan. Your first step would be to send your JST, VMET, and other college transcript (if applicable) to the SU Admissions office.

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A:    You must take a minimum of 12 credit hours a semester during the spring and fall and 9 credit hours during the summer to be classified as fulltime.

A:    A group of awesome SU Student Veterans and Veterans’ supporters. Want to help? Contact the leadership here. iSchool students can achieve 3-6 credit hours for internship work via IST 471.

A:    Yes, talk with your academic counselor for the form.

A:  Yes, the Post 9/11 GI Bill will cover winter courses alongside the following Spring semester.  Classes offered vary depending on instructor availability so check the Syracuse University website for more information.

A:  Yes, there’s an ever-growing list on our Resources page.