This slide show is about upstate New York veteran statistics and Educational support for veterans in the SUNY system.

1. Veteran’s and
Military Affairs
SUNY BROOME COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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2. Table of Contents 2
About
Veteran Resources
Steps for the Beginning
Veteran Educational Benefit Programs
NYS Veteran By County Statistics
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3. About
The office of Veteran and Military affairs is the direct link from veterans in
their school to the Veterans Administration Regional Office In Buffalo. The
office provides services and support for Veteran Students, such as Counseling
for Financial, vocational and educational needs. Provides various forms of
information for veterans in reference to work study and other educational
support systems service members are eligible for.
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4. Veteran Resources
 Financial Aid
 Debt Forgiveness
 Low interest Rates
 Various Service Grants
 Broome County VA
 Counseling Services
 Job services
 Located at 44 Hawley Street Binghamton NY
 Educational
 Academic Credit for Active Duty/ Reserve Service
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5. Steps for the beginning!
I. Complete The Suny Broome Application
II. Recommended to File FAFSA for financial aid in school
III. Apply for your veterans education benefits through the online
application
IV. Complete a SUNY Broome Educational Benefits Request Form and
submit the Certificate of Eligibility Letter
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6. Veteran Educational Benefit Programs
 Post 9/11 GI Bill (Provides up to 36 Months of educational benefits such as
the Yellow Ribbon Program)
 Montgomery GI Bill- Active Duty ( 2 years + active duty and provides
financial assistance and pay programs).
 Montgomery GI Bill- Selected Reserve ( 6+ Year Reserve Commitment and
offers financial assistance and pay programs.
Spanish: (Montgomery GI Bill - Reserva selecta (6 + reserva años compromiso
y ofrece asistencia financiera y programas de pago.)
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7. NYS Veteran By County Statistic
County: Broome Cortland Tioga Chemung
Population: 12,094 2,860 3,999 5,982
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Source: https://factfinder.census.gov/
(2013)
12,094
3,999
2,860
5,982
Veterans By County
Broome Tioga Cortland Chemung

8. SUNY Broome Office of Veteran Affairs 8
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