Office of Veteran and Military Education

Contact Us:
Office of Veteran and Military Education (OVME)
Empire State College
1 Union Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Phone: 800 847-3000, ext. 2779
or 518 587-2100, ext. 2779
E-mail: military.programs@esc.edu

Information for:

• Air Force
• Army
• Coast Guard
• Navy
• Troops To Teachers
• Veterans, Spouses and Other Groups Served by OVME

News from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Secretary Shinseki Announces Expansion of Counseling for Combat Veterans

Empire State College has served military students since 1971. The college offers:

• Associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees
• Course transferability through Servicemembers Opportunities Colleges (SOC)
• Pre-application advising and unofficial review of military transcripts at no charge
• Credit for college-level learning gained through military training, standardized exams and other life experience

Our dedicated staff in the Office of Veteran and Military Education (OVME) serves as a one-stop shop of information and resources for veterans and military students.

• Emergency VA Checks to Students Awaiting Education Benefits
• Meet the OVME Staff
• Military Points of Contact at Regional Centers
• Connect with Other Empire State College Students on Facebook
• Get Information for Your Branch of the Service
• Veterans, Spouses and Other Groups Served by OVME
• Tuition Benefits for Veteran and Military Students
• Understanding the Post 9-11 GI Bill: A Quick Guide
• Resources for Veteran and Military Students
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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