The document provides information about veterans benefits and services available at SUNY Broome Community College. The Veterans and Military Affairs Office coordinates services for over 110 veterans and acts as a liaison between the college and Veterans Administration for benefit payments. Veterans should apply for benefits through the VA website and submit required forms to the college's Veterans and Military Affairs Office to receive benefits while attending SUNY Broome. The office is located in the Student Services Building, Room 102 and can be contacted at 607-778-5148.

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2. SUNY BROOME
VETERANS AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
 SUNY Broome is approved by the Department ofVeterans Affairs (VA) as a
training facility for veterans and other eligible students.
 TheVeterans & 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
theVeterans Administration Regional Office in Buffalo regarding payment of
benefits.

3. VETERAN’S EDUCATION BENEFITS
 It is the responsibility of the U.S. Department ofVeterans Affairs to approve
applications and to make decisions regarding payment, issuance of checks,
and eligibility.
 Specific questions regarding payment or eligibility forVeterans Education
Benefits should contact the U.S. Department ofVeterans Affairs at (888) 442-
4551.
 GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department ofVeterans Affairs
(VA). More information about education benefits offered byVA is available at
the official U.S. government Web site at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
 The Department ofVeteran Affairs administers a variety of education benefit
programs.

4. RECOGNIZINGTHE STATISTICS

5. HOWTO APPLY
FORVA EDUCATION BENEFITS
 Determine which benefit is best for you: Use the GI Bill® Road Map for Success or call theVA at 1-
888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551).
 Apply for yourVeterans Education Benefits through theVA by using the Veterans OnlineApplication.
 Submit a copy of DD-214 (Member Copy 4), 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.
 Submit a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility letter, copy of your current Concise Class Schedule and
a completed SUNY BroomeVeterans Educational Benefits Request Form (pdf)to theVeterans &
Military Affairs Office located in the Student Services Building, Room 102.
 TransferringVeterans (previously received MGIB from another school) must submitVA form 22-
1995.
 Transferring dependents ofVeterans (previously received MGIB from another school) must also
submitVA form 22-5495.
 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.

6. CONTACT INFORMATION
Location: SUNY Broome
 Student Services Building, Room 102
Phone: 607-778-5148

7. SOURCES
 www2.sunybroome.edu/veterans/
 http://www.economicmodeling.com/2017/03/21/share-veterans-every-county/