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Veterans' Services

CUNY supports veterans from the college application process through graduation, and Guttman Community College is honored to welcome those who served. 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 Fee 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 (e.g., Fall 2020)

    • 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.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website www.va.gov/gibill.

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:

  • Provide Chapter 33 Certificate of Eligibility (or its equivalent) or for Chapter 31, VA VR&E’s contract with the school on VA Form 28-1905 by the first day of class.

    • Note: Chapter 33 students can register at the VA Regional Office to use E-Benefits to get the equivalent of a Chapter 33 Certificate of Eligibility. Chapter 31 students cannot get a completed VA Form 28-1905 (or any equivalent) before the VA VR&E case manager issues it to the school.

  • Provide a written request to be certified.

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