Honor and Support Our Veterans
Digital Commemorative Flag Tribute
SUNY Niagara’s Veteran Association offers American Flags to honor or remember loved ones who have served or are serving in the armed forces. Flags will be displayed for Veterans Day and throughout November. Donations start at $1 (1 flag: $1; 4 flags: $3; 7 flags: $5). Names are optional; the veteran office can fill out flags on your behalf. All proceeds benefit the Veterans Association.
Veteran Services
RPO determines eligibility and processes payment based on this information. SUNY Niagara staff members assist with general College and GI Bill® benefit concerns and work with other college offices to expedite paperwork on behalf of our veteran population.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Benefit Checklist
- Complete your Application for VA Education Benefits
- Send your COE to the School Certifying Official
- Change your GI Bill® school or program
- Transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits
- Change your VA direct deposit
- Follow the steps to complete SUNY Niagara’s application
- Qualified Veterans and Dependents: Veterans Resident Tuition Rate
- For Army, Navy, Marine, and Coast Guard request your Joint Service Transcripts
- For Air Force, request your transcripts from The Air University
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Review and apply for scholarships
From Instructions found on Cashier’s Page.
- Complete the intake data form (new or transfer veterans)
- Complete the intake data form (dependents)
- Schedule a new veteran orientation (new veterans)
- Verify through W.A.V.E.
- Chapter 33 Verification Process
- Complete the attendance form
- Contact your respective Educational Services Officer within your military branch to begin the Tuition Assistance process.
- Complete the necessary steps to utilize to Tuition Assistance on campus.
- Once Approved, TA users, please contact the Cashier’s Office if you plan on using Military tuition assistance for the current semester.
- Return Policy Regarding Military Tuition Assistance
Active Duty Orders and Support
Active Duty Orders: Students called to active duty should bring a copy of their orders to SUNY Niagara Veteran Services (B-103). We will work with you and other offices on campus to help you avoid academic and financial penalties. Please refer to Important Information for Service Members Called to Active Duty for more detailed information.
Contact
- Phone: 716-614-6873
- Fax: 716-614-5291
- Location: B-103
- Email: veteranssvcs@niagaracc.suny.edu