A presentation of why veterans should continue their education at SUNY Broome.

1. The Office of Veterans
Affairs
SUNY BROOME CC
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2. A little bit about ourselves…
 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.
 There are referrals for counseling for financial, vocational and
academic problems. Also there is 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. Benefits we commonly offer…
 Post 9/11 GI Bill , including the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry
Scholarship.
 Montgomery GI Bill – Active Duty.
 Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve.
 Reserve Educational Assistance Program.
 Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program.
 Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment.
 Beneficios que comúnmente ofrecemos ...
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4. How to apply for your benefits…
I. Apply for your Veterans Education Benefits through the VA by using the
Veterans Online Application.
II. Submit a copy of DD-214 or if drilling with the Reserve or Guard, submit
a copy of Notice of Basic Eligibility (Form: DD-2384) from Reserve or
Guard Unit Officer.
III. Submit a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility letter, copy of your current
Concise Class Schedule and a completed SUNY Broome Veterans
Educational Benefits Request Form (pdf) to the Veterans & Military Affairs
Office.
IV. Transferring Veterans (previously received MGIB from another school)
must submit VA form 22-1995.
V. 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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5. Getting your military transcripts
and credits…
1. All veterans and dependents of veterans applying for educational benefits
must submit official transcripts from all previous colleges/universities they
attended for evaluation.
2. Request an official copy of your military transcripts be sent to the SUNY
Broome Community College Registrar’s Office.
3. Once all your academic and military transcripts have been submitted to the
college make an appointment with your academic advisor to review your
records.
4. SUNY Broome Veterans Educational Benefits Request Form (pdf) – Use
each semester to request Veterans Educational Benefits
5. Obtener sus transcripciones militares y créditos…
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6. Contact Us…
o Student Services Building, Room 102.
o Phone: 607-778-5148
o Drotar, Joseph M. - Assistant Director of Financial Aid/Veterans Services.
o Reilly, Thomas P. - PT Senior Clerk.
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7. Population of our veterans…
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2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
Broome Tioga Chenango Cortland
2011-2015
2011-2015
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8. The Office of Veterans Affairs…
 Come get a degree with us.
 Let us put you on the path to your
career.
 Let us support you.
 You can go anywhere from here.
 By: Jesus Reynoso
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