Veterans Benefits and Resources

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SUNY Old Westbury is proud to be of service to those who have served, and we recognize the contributions veterans make to the greater diversity of experience and perspective in our classes and on campus.

admissions

Veterans of the U.S. military and/or their dependents should first apply to SUNY Old Westbury through the traditional admissions process. 

APPLY HERE

FEE WAIVER REQUEST FORM Military and Military-Connected Students

Click HERE

Advising

Every student is assigned an academic advisor or faculty advisor who is part of their OW Success Team.  

FIND MY ADVISOR

Registration

Current and/or recently enrolled SUNY Old Westbury Students can register using their ConnectOW portal.  

Login to the Connect OW portal. Click the “Banner SSB Registration - Add/Drop Classes” button and then use the buttons and tools on the Registration page to enroll in the classes you want to take.

LOOK-UP CLASSES

REGISTRATION GUIDE

benefit certification

New Students- Once you are advised and have registered for courses, please submit the following documentation: Copy of your DD214 , your Certificate of Eligibility, NOBE or approval letter from the VA to the VA Coordinator in the Office of the Registrar at owregistrar@oldwestbury.edu 

Each semester you will need to verify that you will be using your benefits to begin the 2-part certification with the VA.  After you have completed your registration, email the VA Coordinator stating how many credits you are registered for and that you will be using your benefits.  Prior use of benefits will not guarantee certification each term.  

Federal Benefits 
New York State Benefits 
SUNY Old Westbury Benefits 

Student Resources

Additional student resources on campus can listed at the link below: 

Additional Student Resources

FAQ- NEw And Continuing Student Veteran/ Military-Connected Students
  • How do I get advised?
  • Should I contact Transfer Services as a transfer student?
    • Yes, TRANSFER SERVICES  - School and Military transcripts will be evaluated by Transfer Services.
  • How to register for classes?
    • Current and/or recently enrolled SUNY Old Westbury Students can register using their ConnectOW portal.  Login to the Connect OW portal. Click the “Banner SSB Registration - Add/Drop Classes” button and then use the buttons and tools on the Registration page to enroll in the classes you want to take.
  • How do I apply for benefits with the VA?
    • New students:
    • Continuing Students
      • Each term you will need to confirm after registration that you wish to use your benefits.
  • How do I apply for benefits at SUNY Old Westbury?
    • New Students- Once you are advised and have registered for courses, please submit the following documentation: Copy of your DD214 , your Certificate of Eligibility, NOBE or approval letter from the VA to the VA Coordinator in the Office of the Registrar at owregistrar@oldwestbury.edu
    • Each semester you will need to verify that you will be using your benefits to begin the 2-part certification with the VA.  After you have completed your registration, email the VA Coordinator stating how many credits you are registered for and that you will be using your benefits.  Prior use of benefits will not guarantee certification each term. 
  • What documents do I need to submit to use my benefits?
    • New Students:
      • COE (Certificate of Eligibility) from the VA
      • Copy of the Veteran’s DD214 or NOBE/Approval
  • What chapters and benefits are available to me?
    • How do I use my benefits each term?
      • Each semester you will need to verify that you will be using your benefits to begin the 2-part certification with the VA.  After you have completed your registration, email the VA Coordinator stating how many credits you are registered for and that you will be using your benefits.  Prior use of benefits will not guarantee certification each term.  
    • What is full time?
      • Fulltime is 12 credits
    • Do I get priority registration?
      • Yes
    • Do I need to verify my attendance each semester with the VA and school?
      • Yes - Each semester you will need to verify the use of benefits.  You will need to email the VA Coordinator in the Office of the Registrar after you are registered for classes. 
    • What is my MHA?
      • Current Education Benefits Rates from the VA
      • What type of classes allow me to receive the full MHA?
        • For Chapter 33 - Fulltime course load with at least one course on campus.
    • Should I fill out FAFSA?
      • Yes - FIN AID for more information ​​ 

The Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 requires educational institutions to make certain disclosures to students using federal military and/or VA educational benefits. To view and print a copy of an estimated personalized cost of attendance you can visit the SUNY Net Price Cost Calculator  and select SUNY Old Westbury from the dropdown. Additional financial information can be found at the NCES College Navigator site. 

 The SUNY Financial Aid Plan (FAP) will provide a more in-depth analysis and accurate picture of student cost once the student has filed their FAFSA, completed a SUNY application, and has been accepted by a campus.

GI Bill is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/bill

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Center of Excellence of Veteran Student Success

The SUNY Old Westbury CEVSS ensures veterans have access to the life-altering impacts a college degree can have for them and their families and provides academic and personal supports throughout their time on campus.

Contact

Ann Denning

Enrollment Verification Manager and Veterans Affairs Coordinator
Office of the Registrar
Building
Campus Center
Room
I-202
E-mail