Military & Veteran Students
Questions? Contact Us.
Jay Roberts
VA Student Advisor / School Certifying Official
jroberts@york.edu
At York University, we recognize and honor the sacrifice and dedication required to
serve our
country. We are committed to making quality education accessible to active-duty service
members, veterans, and their families. YU offers flexible learning options, including
both on-campus and online programs, to support your academic journey.
The application and admissions process for military-affiliated students includes a
few additional steps compared to traditional applicants. Our VA team is here to guide
you every step of the way and ensure you maximize all available benefits.
How to apply for VA Educational Benefits/Tuition Assistance
The first step is completing our FREE application for YU admission.
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Visit
va.gov to apply for your VA educational benefits.
Complete your course schedule and submit your Tuition Assistance request through your
service branch:
- Army
- Air Force
- Military Spouses
Contact Registrar Jared Leinen at jaleinen@york.edu for assistance with certification and benefits processing.
Register for courses once your benefits and/or TA are approved.
Veteran Educational Benefits
As a veteran, you and eligible dependents are entitled to certain benefits and are
eligible to participate in certain programs. If you are qualified and wish to use
your Veterans Educational Benefits you must be admitted to a state-approved degree or certificate program and complete
the appropriate chapter paperwork. Contact your NICC Campus Student Services Representative
for more information.
Standards of Progress
A veteran and/or eligible person must make satisfactory progress toward an approved
educational objective leading to employment. Veteran and/or eligible person Standard
of Progress will be determined utilizing the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy
as listed in the college catalog consisting of overall grade point average, pace,
program length, maximum time for completion, attendance and/or conduct.
Federal Tuition Assistance
The Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) program provides financial assistance to students
currently serving in the national guard, reserves, or on Active Duty for voluntary
education programs that support professional and personal self-development goals. Enrollment
requests must be submitted and approved through GoArmyEd prior to the course start
date. All other application and approval questions should be addressed to your unit
or the ArmyIgnitED help line at 1-877-272-1330.
Federal Tuition Assistance
Nebraska - State Tuition Assistance
Nebraska State Tuition Assistance program is funded by the State of Nebraska and is
an educational benefit for Nebraska Army National Guard and Nebraska Air Guard students.
This program provides 75% of Tuition up to in-state rate however student must exhaust
FTA first. Enlisted personnel only, only to the bachelor’s level, must agree to serve
an additional 3 years with NEARNG. Payment directly to school upon successful completion
of course. Note there are required deadlines prior to course registration.
Nebraska State Tuition Assistance
Benefits Available at York University
- G.I. Bill®approved - GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
- Yellow Ribbon participant
- VA's "Principles of Excellence"
- DOD "Voluntary Education Partnership MOU"
- Armed Forces Tuition Assistance (TA) Funding Approved
- Prior Learning Credit
- Credit for CLEP, DSST and ACE
- York University proudly recognizes active-duty military members and veterans during
graduation ceremonies, honoring their service and achievements.
Additional Resources
- York Compared to Other Schools - This link will assist veterans in comparing VA eligible schools.
- Higher Education Resources for Veterans and Their Families - A comprehensive guide provides veterans and their families with valuable resources,
tips and advice they need to make their time in college meaningful and worthwhile.
- The Veterans Guide for Academic Aid and Programs - If you or someone you know has served in the military and want to go back to school,
there are probably a good number of awards you qualify for on a governmental or institutional
level. This guide is designed to outline the different awards and programs that provide
educational assistance to veterans and their dependents.
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