SUNY Old Westbury is home to the first Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS) in New York State.
Enhancing the lives of veterans and military-connected students by expanding support and opportunities, increasing access to higher education, and providing essential resources for a seamless transition into civilian life.
How We Help
Provides a single point of contact to coordinate support services for veteran students, regardless of their branch or duration of service.
Supports veterans with admissions, financial aid, veterans' benefits, veteran-specific academic planning & priority registration, and career development.
Facilitates support through disabilities services and physical, emotional and mental health counseling as well as all other services available to student.
CEVSS acts as a concierge of sorts for our student-veterans, helping them navigate their educational experience and prepare for their post-service careers and lives.
Federal Benefits Available to Veterans
N.Y.S. Benefits available to Veterans
Campus Benefits available to Veterans
Network of Support
Through the CEVSS, SUNY Old Westbury partners with veteran organizations to form a network of support while offering these organizations guidance and resources to promote access to higher education for veterans.