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Veteran Aid
Centenary has a long tradition of honoring veterans and supporting you as you make the best use of your educational benefits. Centenary University participates in the Yellow Ribbon program, making these funds available to undergraduate and graduate students. In addition to helping you pay for your education, The Office of Veteran Services is a one-stop location where you can ask questions and get answers—and to provide valuable services and resources to student veterans, veteran dependents, active military, and reservists in the Centenary community.
Did you know that you can get financial aid in addition to your benefits? There is more that Centenary University is doing to support you financially during your education.
The Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 requires educational institutions to make certain disclosures to students using federal military and/or VA educational benefits. You can access a personalized data sheet by visiting the Net Price Calculator. Additional information can be found at the NCES College Navigator site.
Tuition Discounts
Centenary University offers up to a 30% tuition discount to honorably discharged veterans. Please submit a copy of your DD214 to the Office of Veteran Services at Centenary University. If it is determined that you are eligible for the discount, the Office of Veteran Services will notify the University Bursar in the Office of Student Accounts.
VA Pending Payment Compliance
In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection €, Centenary University adopts the following additional provisions for any student using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9-11 GI Bill® (Ch 33) or Veteran Readiness and Employment (Ch 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA. This university will not:
- Prevent the covered individual’s enrollment;
- Assess a late penalty fee to a student;
- Require a covered individual to secure alternative or additional funding; or
- Deny a covered individual access to any resources (classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other tuition-paying students.
However, to qualify for this provision, such covered individuals may be required to:
- Provide Chapter 33 Certificate of Eligibility (or its equivalent) or for Chapter 31, VR&E’s contract with the institution on VA Form 22-1905 by the first day of class.
GI Bill and other Veteran Educational Benefits
GI Bill benefits help you pay for school and cover expenses while you’re training for a job. Since 1944, the GI Bill has helped qualifying Veterans and their family members get money to cover all or some of the costs for school or training. Learn more about GI Bill benefits, a variety of grants and scholarships, and more directly from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. You can apply for your educational benefits on the VA site.
Military Tuition Assistance (TA) through service branches
Each service branch has its own Tuition Assistance application process, policies, procedures, and restrictions. To learn more, visit your local installation education center. The following links will provide some additional program and contact information.
Scholarships & Resources for Veterans and Dependents
Centenary Discounts for Eligible Veterans
Centenary University offers up to a 30% tuition discount to honorably discharged veterans. Please submit a copy of your DD214 reflecting honorable discharge to the Office of Veteran Services at Centenary University. If it is determined that you are eligible for the discount, the Office of Veteran Services will notify the University Bursar.
Some restrictions may apply. Discounts only apply to full-rate programs. Discounted Programs are not eligible.
Become a Tillman Scholar
Funding is available through The Pat Tillman Foundation. The application for the scholarship and more detailed information can be found at www.PatTillmanFoundation.org/apply-to-be-a-scholar.
Post 9-11 GI Bill – Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship
Section 701 of the Choice Act expands the Fry Scholarship to include the surviving spouses of Service Members who died in the line of duty after September 10, 2001. Prior to this law, only children of those who died in the line of duty were eligible for this benefit. The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that some spouses currently receiving benefits under Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA-Chapter 35) program may now be eligible for the Fry Scholarship. A one-time irrevocable election to receive either the Fry Scholarship or DEA will be required. Speak with an Education Representative at VA by calling 1-888-442-GI Bill (888-442-4551) to discuss your options.
The application is available at http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-22-5490-ARE.pdf or by calling 1-888-GI BILL-1 (888-442-4551) to request a paper application.
NAVPA Scholarship Program
Veteran Service Organization Scholarships
The organizations listed below offer scholarships to active duty military, veterans, and/or their families. More detailed information can be found at the individual websites listed.
- American Legion
- AMVETS
- ARMY Emergency Relief
- Disabled American Veterans
- Paralyzed Veterans of America
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
NJ Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation
NJVVMF Scholarship Program awards two annual scholarships to graduating NJ high school seniors.
For eligibility requirements and application information, visit http://www.njvvmf.org/college-scholarships
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