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From the college application process through graduation, CUNY supports veterans and Guttman Community College is honored to welcome veterans. Meaningful connections with faculty, staff, college resources, and other student-veterans serve to enhance the student experience while at CUNY.

APPLICATION PROCESS FOR VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS

Veterans and service members are exempt from paying the CUNY Application and Commitment fees. In order to request your Veteran Fee Waiver, follow these steps:

  • After you submit your Admission Application, select the “PAY LATER” option on the payment screen.

  • Print your Application Summary Package.

  • Send “Veterans Fee Waiver Request via e-mail to vetwaiver@cuny.edu with the following information:

  • Full Name (as listed on your Application Summary Package)

  • Date of Birth

  • Application Control Number (ten-digit number beginning with a W)

  • Indicate you are a Freshman applicant

  • Indicate the semester for which you have applied (ie. Fall 2021)

  • Attach proof of your Veteran/Military status (i.e., DD-214, Current Military ID Card, or Deployment or Pre-separation orders)

VA PENDING PAYMENT COMPLIANCE

In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection (e), this school adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA. This school will not:

  • Prevent nor delay the student’s enrollment;

  • Assess a late penalty fee to the student;

  • Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding;

  • Deny the student access to any resources available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution, including but not limited to access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities.

However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be required to:

  • Produce the Certificate of Eligibility by the first day of class;

  • Provide written request to be certified;

  • Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies.