Veterans

Veterans Certification

Veterans' educational benefits are certified through the Office of Records and Registration. Veterans who wish to use their education benefits should first schedule an appointment with a NYS Veteran Benefits Advisor to complete the proper VA paperwork and receive their certificate of eligibility.  If eligible, please contact the Office of Records and Registration in Warren Hall to begin the certification process and provide the office with the required documentation.  More details can be found on our website at https://www.sunyacc.edu/veterans-resource-center.

In accordance with the Veteran's Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-407), eligible GI Bill and Vocational Readiness and Employment (formerly known as Vocational Rehabilitation) students shall provide the college with a certificate of eligibility or valid VAF 28-1905. The college will not impose a penalty, including the assessment of late fees, denial of access to school facilities, or require the beneficiary to borrow additional funds, because of delayed VA payments.

Veterans Educational Programs

Providing services to Veterans and dependents of Veterans has always been a concern of SUNY Adirondack.  A New York State Veterans Benefits Advisor is available right on campus to work with students who have questions or need assistance in applying for Veteran Educational Benefits.  Students can stop by the Randles Veteran Resource Center for assistance.  Veteran Educational Claims are processed through the Office of the Registrar.

Veteran Services at SUNY Adirondack:

All student Veterans and eligible family members can be assisted with a wide-range of Veteran Services by contacting the New York State Division of Veterans' Services or the campus Veteran Point of Contact.  Additional information can be found via the SUNY Adirondack website at; https://www.sunyacc.edu/veterans-resource-center.

Veterans Education Benefits:

Chapter 33* - Post 9/11 G.I. Bill®. The Post-9/11 GI Bill® is for individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service connected disability after 30 days.  You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill®.  The Member 4 copy of your DD 214 is required.  This program will pay eligible individual's tuition and fees** directly to the school.  Students will also receive an annual books and supplies stipend of $1,000 paid proportionately based on enrollment.  The program will also pay a monthly housing allowance based on the Basic Allowance for Housing for an E-5 with dependents based on the zip code of the school.  Information on the housing allowance rates can be found at http://www.defense travel.dod.mil.perdiem.bah.html. 

Chapter 30 - The Montgomery G.I. Bill. This program provides educational benefits to individuals that served on active duty. The Member 4 copy of your DD 214 is required. To apply for this benefit please visit http:/www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-22-1990-ARE.pdf.

Chapter 31* - Veteran Readiness and Employment (formerly known as Vocational Rehabilitation). This program is for individuals who have a service connected disability. The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs determines that training and rehabilitation services are needed to overcome an employment barrier.

Veterans should contact the Chapter 31 Case Manager at the VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208. The Case Manager can be reached by phone at (518)626-5692 or (518)626-5693. Once eligibility has been established, the Case Manager will issue a signed 22-1995, either to the student or to SUNY Adirondack Veterans' School Certifying Official.

Chapter 35 - Dependents Education Assistance Program. This program is for the dependents (spouse or children) of individuals who die or are permanently disabled from service connected causes.

Chapter 1606 and/or 1607 - Montgomery GI Bill®-Selected Reserve. These programs are available to members of the Selected Reserve, including the National Guard. The form DD2384 (NOBE) is required.

*Students receiving these awards will have reduced eligibility for NYS awards, which are intended to cover tuition charges only.

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 Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer-to-Peer Program

With an office located in the Student Center, the Dwyer Program is funded by NY State Senate funds to serve veterans of Warren and Washington County.  Named to honor the memory of an Iraq war hero from Mount Sinai, NY, the Dwyer program is a peer-to-peer program for Veterans, including those veterans experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).  Services and programs are offered throughout Warren and Washington counties providing veterans, service members and their families with comprehensive peer support and recreational programming.  Veteran Peer Support Volunteers and Peer Mentors offer social programming, connections to community resources, peer support as well as crisis intervention and referrals to appropriate clinical resources.  Dwyer program staff collaborate with county Veteran Services Officers and community partners to expand the reach and impact of veteran support services. 

Randles Veterans Resource Center

Located in the Student Center, the Randles Veteran Resource Center provides military students with study and recreation space, while providing a setting to meet and socialize with other veterans and service members.  It also serves as an information hub where students can access veteran-specific materials relating to campus resources, VA benefits, community-based veterans organizations, and upcoming campus and community veterans events.  The center is equipped with computers, a printer, a television, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker for military-affiliated students' use.