Empire State College: State University of New York < Back

FINANCIAL AID FOR VETERANS AND MILITARY PERSONNEL

VETERANS AND MILITARY RELATED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

1. Military Corner: Site provides information on student loans and eligibility for New York State Grants and Scholarships for military personnel and their families either stationed in New York or who are New York State residents.

2. New York State Recruitment Incentive and Retention Program (RIRP)

  • Click here to view student eligibility criteria and find information regarding application and certification at Empire State College.
  • NYS Recruitment Incentive and Retention Program web site provides general program information and information on contacting your Educational Incentive Program directorate.

3. Federal VA Educational Benefits web site

4. AIR FORCE RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (AFROTC) Scholarships

5. The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) has created a Reserve/Guard Financial Aid Resources Page to provide convenient access to guidance and resources related to the call to active military duty of students who are members of the Reserves and National Guard.

6. Disabled Soldier Support System: Provides information on numerous issues including educational and scholarship opportunities for disabled soldiers.

7. Army Families Online: Provides information on issues on numerous issues including scholarship opportunities for military personnel, veterans, and their families.

8. AMVETS: Provides information for veterans and active military.