Why New Paltz?
The State University of New York at New Paltz is a creative, diverse, challenging, and supportive environment where you get a degree from a highly selective university and an education rich in experience that will last a lifetime.
The Office of Veteran and Military Services is dedicated to helping new and current students with:
- Applying to SUNY New Paltz
- GI BILL® Benefits
- Military tuition assistance
- Laptop sign-out program
- Common access card readers to access your service branch's website portal
- 20 percent discount on in-stock regular, sale, promotional/clearance priced textbooks, rentals, eBooks, course packs, apparel, gifts & gear only with acceptable proof of identification for Veterans, Service members and Dependents
- Free Parking Permit for Veteran & Military Students
- Waived pre-enrollment deposit for veterans, service members, and dependents
- Financial aid (PELL/TAP/VTA/scholarships)
- Academic advisement
- Tutorial assistance
- Housing
- Day care
- Career advisement
- Employment opportunities
- Disability services
- Counseling services
- Student services
- Partnerships with veteran agencies (I.E., Veterans of Foreign Wars [VFW], American Legion, Women Veterans Residential Programs, Vet2Vet, and many more)
- Homelessness
- Health care
- And much more…
Note: If you are an out-of-state student, please contact our office.
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
