{"id":154,"date":"2012-07-17T07:56:18","date_gmt":"2012-07-17T12:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/finaid\/vet-prog\/"},"modified":"2020-03-23T14:18:47","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T18:18:47","slug":"vet-prog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/finaid\/vet-prog\/","title":{"rendered":"Ramapo College Veterans Aid Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

The VA is now accepting applications for the Post 9\/11 GI Bill, Chapter 33, on line. Please see this link for details:\u00a0www.gibill.va.gov<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"GinaGina Toriello<\/strong>
\nData Assistant\/VA Certifying Official
\nOffice:E-209
\n(201)684-7252
\nEmail: gtoriell@ramapo.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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All Veterans\/Military Families receive our in-state tuition rate<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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Before You Apply for VA Educational Benefits<\/h3>\n

The Department of Veterans Affairs requires each applicant for VA educational benefits to be formally accepted to an approved curriculum\/program of study before initial certification. (Under certain circumstances, up to 24 credits within one year may be certified as a non-matriculated student.)<\/p>\n

To apply for admission (matriculation), the following must be received by the Ramapo College Admissions Office:<\/p>\n

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  1. Completed admission application* <\/a>(please select the option for Veterans & Military Families only)<\/li>\n
  2. Official high school transcript (this document is not required if you will transfer more than 60 credits from another college upon admission)<\/li>\n
  3. Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges<\/li>\n
  4. Optional SAT or ACT scores for first-time full-time students<\/li>\n
  5. Veteran students need to speak with ESO or Military Advisor to obtain approval to take classes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    *You are entitled to an application fee waiver as a veteran! Please email admissions@ramapo.edu<\/a> after you submit your application.<\/p>\n

    Visit our campus! We would love to see you. Click here<\/a> to learn about our open houses, campus tours, and admitted student days. If you cannot visit, that’s okay! Connect with us virtually or enjoy one of our video tours<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    Contact Our School Certifying Official<\/h3>\n

    Please contact our school certifying official in order to see what requirements are needed to utilize benefits from Veteran Affairs.<\/p>\n

    Gina Toriello<\/strong>
    \nData Assistant\/VA Certifying Official
    \nOffice:E-209
    \n(201)684-7252
    \nEmail:\u00a0    gtoriell@ramapo.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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    Veterans Educational Benefits<\/h3>\n

    There are VA forms necessary for the application for educational benefits that can be easily completed and submitted on the VA website.<\/p>\n

    How to Apply for Benefits<\/a><\/p>\n

    Ramapo College requires an internal registration form that is available at the Financial Aid\/Veterans Office (Room E-209). An additional internal form for National Guard members is required. These forms must be handed in each semester you want your benefits certified.<\/p>\n

    Application benefits may vary from program to program. Your application package must be completed before certification. Requirements for each program\u2019s initial application are:<\/p>\n

    Chapter 30 \u2013 Montgomery GI Bill<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Members of the armed forces who entered active duty for the first time after June 30, 1985, will receive monthly payments if they contributed to the program following enlistment and subsequently enroll in courses at an accredited educational facilit;.<\/p>\n

    Documents required:<\/p>\n