Veteran Affairs Presentation

1. Office of Veterans Affairs
SUNY Broome
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2. Welcome
• SUNY Broome is approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as a
training facility for veterans and other eligible students. The Veterans &
Military Affairs Office currently coordinates services for more than 110
veterans who are attending classes and receiving veteran’s education benefits;
referrals for counseling for financial, vocational and academic problems;
veterans work-study job information; and important information about
resources available to them at the college. This office acts as a direct liaison
between SUNY Broome Community College and the Veterans
Administration Regional Office in Buffalo regarding payment of benefits
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3. Getting Started Checklist
- Apply for admission
- Less than 60 credits
- More than 60 credits
- Contact Veterans Affairs Office
- Contact Financial Aid
- Contact Academic Advising
- Apply for benefits
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4. Veteran Resources
• Financial Aid
• College Programs
• SVA grants
• Foundation Awards
• Academic credit for service
• Transition and adjustment counseling
• PTSD counseling
• Local community resources
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5. Starting Your Benefits
• Types of education benefits
• Benefit transfer from another institution
• Continuing your benefits
• Benefit payment information
• Benefit problems
• Forms and instructions
Formularios e instrucciones
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6. Office of Veterans Affairs
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“Where we help those who kept us safe”
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