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Department of Veterans Affairs Educational Benefits

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers educational benefits to U.S. veterans

The Post-9/11 GI Bill, the Montgomery GI-Bill, and the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) among other opportunities. More information about educational benefits offered through the DVA is available on the DVA's Education and Training webpage.

Other DVA resources include the GI Bill Comparison Tool.

Students with questions about the DVA educational benefits certification process should visit the Office of Veterans Affairs for assistance.

Other Types of Financial Aid

  • Scholarships—York College offers institutional scholarships. York College Scholarship opportunities are administered by the Scholarship Center Room 4DA1.
  • Alternative Private Educational Loans—These are loans that are offered through third-party private educational lenders. The Financial Aid office at York, pursuant to the CUNY Model Code of Conduct, cannot recommend a particular lender. The Office recommends that other financing options be explored before considering an alternative educational loan.

Tuition Payment Plan

CUNY, through the Bursar's Office, offers a tuition payment plan option administered through the educational financial services company NelNet. There is a fee per semester for enrollment in the plan. More information about this option is available on the Bursar's webpage.