New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) welcomes veterans of the U.S. armed forces. If you are a veteran of the U.S. armed forces, you and your dependents may be eligible for educational benefits that you can apply to NYIT tuition payments and/or living expenses.
NYIT is proud to be a part of the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement program. We salute our veterans for their service and encourage you to fulfill your educational dreams at NYIT.
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Veteran Benefits
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Admission and Enrollment to NYIT
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Veterans Benefits at NYIT
The Office of the Registrar is responsible for coordinating the veterans’ benefits program. If you are eligible for benefits, you can apply online with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), download the Application for VA Education Benefits (Form 22-1990), or pick one up from the Student Solutions Center on your campus.
To determine your eligibility, contact the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at 800.827.1000 or visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website.
Veteran Enrollment Days
NYIT hosts Veteran Enrollment Days throughout the year at our Manhattan and Old Westbury Offices of Admissions. Check back for dates. You will be able to:
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meet with an expert admissions counselor about eligibility for admission and academic scholarship possibilities.
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review your transfer credit evaluation (if eligible) to ensure you maximize your transfer credit.
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meet with an academic advisor about registering for classes.
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speak with a financial aid counselor about your financial package as a veteran.
Apply for Free
Did you know that veterans can have the $50 application fee waived? Use the code VETERAN when applying to NYIT and you'll save $50.
Yellow Ribbon Program
NYIT is proud to be a part of the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement program. The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after Sept. 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
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Effective Aug. 1, 2011, the Post-9/11 GI Bill pays up to $18,077.50 per academic year for a private school (such as NYIT).
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Prior to Aug. 1, 2011, the Post-9/11 GI Bill paid up to the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition and fees.
Benefits of the Yellow Ribbon Program
Yellow Ribbon enhances your educational benefits by covering tuition and fees at higher-cost institutions. NYIT will pay up to $5,000 per year to help you meet any costs that exceed those covered by the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will match this amount.
New York Institute of Technology will cover a maximum of 75 veterans each year. This additional funding will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to those admitted and eligible applicants.
Eligibility for the Yellow Ribbon Program
Only veterans entitled to the maximum benefit rate (based on service requirements) or their designated transferees may receive this funding. Therefore, you may be eligible if:
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You served an aggregate period of active duty after Sept. 10, 2001, of at least 36 months;
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You were honorably discharged from active duty for a service connected disability and you served 30 continuous days after Sept. 10, 2001;
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You are a dependent eligible for Transfer of Entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
How Do I Apply for Benefits under Post-9/11 GI Bill?
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) accepts and processes applications for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. You should complete and submit the application form available online and you will receive written notification explaining VA's decision regarding your eligibility for the program. If you are eligible, your Certificate of Eligibility will also advise you if your service meets the requirements for the Yellow Ribbon Program. You should take your Certificate of Eligibility to NYIT's Office of the Registrar and ask us to certify your enrollment to the VA, including the Yellow Ribbon Program. You cannot certify your participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program directly to the VA. NYIT must report this information on your enrollment certification.
Remember, to receive benefits under the Yellow Ribbon Program:
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You must be eligible for the maximum benefit rate under the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
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NYIT must have not offered Yellow Ribbon to more than the maximum number of individuals stated in the participation agreement.
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NYIT must certify your enrollment to VA, including Yellow Ribbon program information.
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Any questions, please contact us at military@nyit.edu or 516.686.1277.
Tuition and Fee Payments for the Post-9/11 GI Bill
Maximum Tuition & Fee Reimbursement per Academic Year
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Type of School: |
Private or Foreign School |
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Maximum Reimbursement: |
Up to $18,077.50 per academic year National Maximum |
Maximum Tuition & Fee Reimbursement per Academic Year for Students Who Are Attending a Private IHL in Selected States and Have Been Enrolled in the Same Program Since January 4, 2011
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State |
New York |
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Maximum Charge per Credit Hour |
$1,010.00 |
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Maximum Total Fees per Term |
$12,293.00 |
Why NYIT?
NYIT makes sense for veterans. We offer:
Admitted Veteran Students
Register for a Placement Exam if necessary. Summer exam registration will be available after April 1. Placement exams will be open to veteran students beginning on April 22, and offered through the summer. You are exempt from the English placement exam if you received transfer credit for FCWR 101, College Composition I. You are exempt from the math placement exam if you received transfer credit for the first math course in your major math sequence, or if you are accepted to a major with a math requirement of "mathematics choice". If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Admissions at transfer@nyit.edu or 800.345.NYIT.
NYIT Nurses Join Forces to Support U.S. Veterans
The NYIT Department of Nursing has pledged to support First Lady Michelle Obama's national initiative Joining Forces to educate America's future nurses and commit to:
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educating America's future nurses to care for our nation's veterans, service members, and their families facing post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, depression, and other clinical issues;
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enriching nursing education to ensure that current and future nurses are trained in the unique clinical challenges and best practices associated with caring for military service members, veterans, and their families;
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integrating content that addresses the unique health and wellness challenges of our nation's service members, veterans, and their families into nursing curricula;
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sharing teaching resources and applying best practices in the care of service members, veterans, and their families;
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growing the body of knowledge leading to improvements in health care and wellness for our service members, veterans, and their families; and
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joining with others to further strengthen the supportive community of nurses, institutions, and health care providers dedicated to improving the health of service members, veterans, and their families.
Together with the larger healthcare community, nurse educators commit to raising the quality of care available to our nation's military and veterans in our work to prepare future generations of nurses. Read more about Joining Forces.
More Veteran Resources and Programs - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Contact NYIT
For more information, please contact NYIT's Military and Veteran Affairs specialist at military@nyit.edu or call 516.686.1277. Directions to our campuses.
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