Educational Benefits

For a list of approved programs, see the VA website, search on Wagner College and click on the programs tab.

Financial Aid

We encourage all students to utilize federal aid before utilizing private educational loans.  All veteran's benefit recipients are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and to contact the Office of Financial Aid for guidance.

After applying completing the FAFSA, first-time applicants will receive an award offer and shopping sheet which details the amount of institutional, federal and state aid for which you may qualify. Veteran's benefits will not appear on these forms because they are dependent upon processing of your VA application for benefits and receipt of certificate of eligibility.

All financial aid is subject to eligibility requirements and dependent upon satisfactory academic progress, enrollment status and other requirements. Please review the information on the main Financial aid webpage for additional assitance.

Post 9/11GI Bill®

The Post-9/11 GI Bill®  provides educational benefits for those veterans who have served an aggregate period of 90 days on active duty after September 10, 2001. Students who may be eligible for these benefits must forward their Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to the Office of Financial Aid upon receipt. The VA Certifying Officer will submit the enrollment certification for each veteran/dependent after the end of the add/drop period each semester.

Additional information about the Post-9/11 GI Bill® may be found at Department of Veteran Affairs Post 9/11 GI Bill website.

Yellow Ribbon Program

The Yellow Ribbon Program is a supplement to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® for those who are entitled to the 100% benefit rate. The base benefits of the Post-9/11 GI Bill® are supplemented with a match between Wagner College and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Tuition costs that exceed the dollar amount covered by the Post-9/11 may be considered for Yellow Ribbon funds. Additional information may be found on the Department of Veteran Affairs Yellow Ribbon Program website.

Montgomery GI Bill®(Chapter 30)

Students who qualify for the Montgomery GI Bill® must submit their Certificate of Eligibility to the VA Certifying Officer in the Office of Financial Aid. Certification of Enrollment will be completed after the end of the add/drop period each semester.

Other Educational Benefits

Additional types of veterans educational benefits are available. Eligibility criteria and application procedures may be found on the Department of Veterans Affairs GI Bill website.

Not sure which benefit is best for you? Use the GI Bill® Comparison Tool

 

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 Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov.gibill.