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May 21 2012

NYIT’s NYCOM Hooding Ceremony Honors 291 New Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine

May 20 2012

NYIT Salutes the Class of 2012 at its 51st Annual Commencement

May 18 2012

NYIT Holds White Coat Ceremony for Physician Assistants

May 18 2012

Occupational Therapy Grads Hold Valedictory Ceremony

May 18 2012

Nursing Students Receive Graduation Pins

May 30 2012

NYIT-Vancouver Professional Enrichment Workshop: Tools to Supercharge your Business Vocabulary

May 30 2012

50th Semi-Annual New Jersey Collegiate Career Day

Jun 01 2012

NYIT-Amman Graduation Ceremony 2012

Jun 04 2012

Architecture Presentation for Boxing Gym

Jun 04 2012

NYIT-Bahrain Graduation Ceremony 2012

Veterans Information and Resources

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 may be eligible for educational benefits that you can apply to NYIT tuition payments and/or living expenses.

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

Enrollment days

NYIT will be hosting a series of Veteran Enrollment Days from Monday, August 27, through Friday, August 31, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at our Manhattan and Old Westbury Offices of Admissions. You will be able to:

  • meet with an expert admissions counselor about eligibility for admission and academic scholarship possibilities.
  • review your transfer credit evaluation (if eligible) to ensure you maximize your transfer credit.
  • meet with an academic advisor about registering for classes.
  • speak with a financial aid counselor about your financial package as a veteran.

Directions to our campuses. We look forward to seeing you!

Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act of 2011 Signed Into Law

On Aug. 3, 2011, President Obama signed the "Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act of 2011" into law. This legislation amends the Post-9/11 GI Bill, modifying the rules governing the way VA pays for private colleges or universities that have tuition and fee charges greater than the $17,500 per academic year. More information (PDF).

Yellow Ribbon Program

Yellow Ribbon program

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.

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.

  • Effective Aug. 1, 2011, the Post-9/11 GI Bill pays up to $17,500 per academic year for a private school (such as NYIT).
  • 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.

The 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:

  • You served an aggregate period of active duty after Sept. 10, 2001, of at least 36 months;
  • You were honorably discharged from active duty for a service connected disability and you served 30 continuous days after Sept. 10, 2001;
  • 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:

  • You must be eligible for the maximum benefit rate under the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
  • NYIT must have not offered Yellow Ribbon to more than the maximum number of individuals stated in the participation agreement.
  • NYIT must certify your enrollment to VA, including Yellow Ribbon program information.
  • Any questions, please contact us at military@nyit.edu or 516.686.1277.

Why NYIT?

NYIT makes sense for veterans. We offer:

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.

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