Veterans Benefits

Student veterans eligible for this payment award are covered under the Veterans Post-9/11 GI Bill®. Detailed information relating to veteran benefits, veteran eligibility, and general assistance is available at the Veterans Resource Center (VRC) web site or at the Veteran and Military Affairs web site. Student veterans may also contact the VRC at 315.443.0358, or via e-mail at veterans@syr.edu.

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 website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) is a unique program for disabled veterans. Full tuition, fees, books, and, in many cases, parking costs are paid by the Veterans Administration to the school. In addition, the student gets a monthly stipend depending on training status. This is not the GI Bill and not an educational benefit program. Education costs may be part of the rehabilitation and training for employment. Student veterans must work with a VR&E case worker for eligibility information.

When registering for Vocational Rehabilitation benefits, the student should choose the Sponsoring Agency / Direct Bill payment option.