This PowerPoint presentation is useful for any veteran that is looking to further their education and that may need some assistance financially. The Office of Veterans Affairs allows that.

1. Mark Golden
SUNY Broome
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2.  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. 1. Determine which benefit is best for you.
2. Apply for your Veterans Education Benefits through the Veterans Affairs office.
3. Submit all appropriate forms for the application.
4. It is recommended that you apply for federal student aid by completing a Free
Application for Federal Student Aid at fafsa.gov. For SUNY BCC to receive your
application data you must include our school code, 002862, as one of the schools
you plan to attend.
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4.  Financial Aid
 College programs
 Grants
 Awards
 Academic credit for service
 Transition and adjustment counseling
 PTSD counseling
 Local community resources
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5.  Types of educational benefits
 Benefit transfer from another institution
 Benefit payment information
 Benefit problems
 Forms and istructions
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6.  Location: Student Services Building, Room 102
 Phone: 607-778-5148
 Employees
 Drotar, Joseph M. - Assistant Director of Financial Aid/Veterans Services
 Reilly, Thomas P. - PT Senior Clerk
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