Veteran Services

Most veterans receive 2 Physical Education credits for completing basic training after submitting a DD214 to our Admissions Office for evaluation. It may also be possible to receive college credit for other military training. Transcripts from military or other colleges should be submitted to our Admissions Office immediately upon admission to SUNY Niagara.

For information about obtaining military transcripts:

• Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard (Joint Services Transcript):
  https://jst.doded.mil
• Air Force: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Barnes/CCAF/Display/Article/803247/community-college-of-the-air-force-transcripts/

Refer to “SUNY Niagara’s Admissions and GI Bill® Checklists” on the Veteran Services web page or ask to speak to the Veteran Services Coordinator (B-103) for specific information.

Allow at least 4-8 weeks after your enrollment has been certified by the College for the first payment to process. Generally, you can expect to receive a payment by the end of the first month of school. As a reminder, payments are disbursed covering the prior month towards the end/beginning of each new month during the enrollment period.

The most common reason a payment may be less than the monthly rate is that the first and last payment in an enrollment period are prorated based on the number of days in the month for which you are actually enrolled. Other reasons might include a deduction for an over-payment, or reduced training time after you received your award letter. If you have questions about your payment amount, contact the Veterans Administration through the “Ask a Question” page on their website or call 1-888-442-4551. Veteran Services (B-103) may be able to answer general questions regarding payment, but the Veterans Administration handles personal money issues.