Veterans & Service Members

Welcome

Welcome!

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces play an integral part in the student life, academic endeavors, and intellectual accomplishments of the University. We hope this site is a helpful resource for both veterans or students who are considering a career in the military.

Checklist for New Students

Reminders

Reminders

2022 NROTC Commissioning Ceremony

RSVP via the linked Eventbrite invitation page.

Apply to be a 2023 Tillman Scholar. Deadline is 2/28/23.

Learn more about eligibility and requirements.

Certification

Remember to complete Request for Certification each term!

Graduating?

Pick up Honor Cords at 202 Kent Hall

Monthly Enrollment Verification

Effective December 17, 2021 – all Post 9/11 GI Bill students who receive monthly housing allowance (MHA) are required to verify their enrollment to continue receiving their payments.

Resources

Available Resources Include:

Financing Options

Repayment Programs

ROTC Info

Other Resources and Tips

In Veteran News

In Veteran News

2020 Tillman Scholar: Jeffery Laupola, Business School

Read the Profile.

2020 Tillman Scholar: Shane Oravsky, Business School

Read the Profile.

2020 Tillman Scholar: Tanner Zumwalt, Law School

Read the Profile.

2019 Commissioning Ceremony

Learn more.

MILITARY ON CAMPUS

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

The admissions application process is the same for veterans and dependents as for other students. To learn more about applying to Columbia, visit the Prospective Students Page.

ROTC APPLICANTS

Columbia's Reserve Officers' Training Corps Scholarship Program is available to qualified students who graduate from high school before August 1st of the year they intend to start Columbia. Learn more >

FEDERAL BENEFITS

The scope of benefits provided by the federal government help make obtaining an education possible for eligible veterans and dependents, regardless of socio-economic status. Learn more >

STUDENT GROUPS

Columbia Veterans (Alumni)

MilVets

Columbia Law School Military Association (CLSMA)

Military in Business Association (MIBA)

Columbia SIPA Veterans Association (CSVA)

CONTACT US

Office of Military and Veterans Affairs
210 Kent Hall
MC 9203, 1140 Amsterdam Ave.
New York, NY 10027
Phone: 212-854-3161
Fax: 212-854-2818
Email: [email protected]

NROTC
Lerner Hall Room 116
New York, NY 10027
Phone: 212-851-9960
Fax: 212-851-9918
Email: [email protected]

Military Veterans at General Studies

Teachers College Veterans Benefits

GETTING STARTED

New to Columbia? See our checklist for new students.

Across Columbia's many schools and programs, veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces play an integral part in the student life, academic endeavors, and intellectual accomplishments of the University. This website serves as an online resource for learning abou the services, policies, and procedures that affect students who are veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Watch our orientation video.

BASIC STEPS TO APPLY FOR BENEFITS

GENERAL INFO

A number of financing and repayment options are available to qualified veterans:

RESOURCE LINKS

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, as well as state and local government, offers a number of educational assistance resources for veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and their dependents.

FEDERAL

Montgomery GI Bill

Veterans Readiness and Employment formerly known as Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment

Post 9/11 GI Bill

VA Yellow Ribbon Program

Survivors and Dependents Assistance

Edith Nourse Rogers Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Scholarship

Military Tuition Assistance

NEW YORK STATE

NYS Higher Education Services Corporation Military Corner

Veterans Tuitions Awards

NYS Division of Military & Naval Affairs