Veterans

The University at Albany has been approved under the provisions of Title 38 U.S. Code, Chapter 30, 31, Chapter 35, Chapter 1606 Reserve Educational Program and Chapter 1607 REAP Benefits. A veteran eligible under these Public laws receives a monthly allowance (paid directly to the student) while in attendance at college. The stipend is intended to cover the usual costs for fees, books, and basic living expenses. A veteran may qualify for benefits according to the schedule below.

FALL AND SPRING TERMS

Classification Registered Credits

Full-time 12 or more credits

3/4 time 9-11 credits

1/2 time 6-8 credits

Less than 1/2 time 1-5 credits

For veteran students enrolled at less than 1/2 time, payment is based on the rate of the cost of tuition not to exceed the rate paid to 1/2 time students. Students enrolled in quarter courses will be paid by the Veterans Administration only for the period the quarter course is in session (e.g., a student enrolled full-time (12 credits) with one quarter course (3 credits), will be paid full-time for only this period.)

A veteran who has been formally admitted to an academic program at this university prior to registration, and is eligible for benefits may apply for educational advantages by completing an Application for Educational benefits (VA Form 22-1990) at the Registrar’s Office. This form should be used when a veteran is filing an original request for educational benefits. A Request for Change of Program or Place of Training (VA Form 22-1995) can also be obtained at the Registrar’s Office, Campus Center B25.

The eligible veteran should complete an information form for the Registrar's Office each semester. A veteran wishing to receive benefits for Summer must do the same. To receive benefits for non-degree or non-matriculated study, it is advisable a veteran have an application on file in the university for degree or matriculated study. Generally, the VA will pay benefits for a maximum of two academic terms of study at the non-degree or non-matriculated level. Benefit payments are made for approved lengths of programs.