Many benefits are available to advance the education and skills of Veterans and Service members. Spouses and family members may also be eligible for education and training assistance. Some might find they're eligible for more than one benefit or that one program is more suited to certain education and training goals than another.

Learn about these and other education and training programs administered by the VA by visiting the following website:  https://www.rit.edu/emcs/ptgrad/veterans.php

 

US Department of VA Benefits

(Chapters 33 Post 9/11, 33 Post 9/11 Yellow Ribbon, 30, 35, 1606, 1607, 31)

Students must submit the appropriate paperwork to initiate, or continue VA funding. Documents may be submitted electronically through www.rit.edu/aid/upload or dropped off to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, located on the 2nd floor of the Bausch and Lomb building.  Contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships (585-475-2186) should you have any questions regarding this paperwork.

Credits are calculated for Chapter 33 benefits and are posted to the student account upon certification of registration to the Veteran’s Administration.  As a result, RIT will not impose penalty, including late fees, to individuals due to delay of disbursement from VA under Chapter 31 or 33. 

 

Military Tuition Assistance

Military Tuition Assistance is a benefit paid to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard.  Each Service has its own criteria for eligibility, application process, and restrictions.  For more information on Military Tuition Assistance, visit the local installation education center.

 

ROTC

If you are interested in learning more about ROTC programs, please review the below links for general information and contact information.
US Air Force ROTC Detachment 538
US Army ROTC Tiger Battalion
US Navy ROTC – affiliated with the University of Rochester

 

 

Common Questions:

Who is my first point of contact?

Students must submit the appropriate paperwork to initiate, or continue VA support to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships (585-475-2186).  Documents may be submitted electronically through www.rit.edu/aid/upload or dropped off to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, located on the 2nd floor of the Bausch and Lomb building.

 

Who do I contact for a refund?

Refunds are administered through your eServices by clicking the Refunds/Transfer link.

 

How do I know how much I receive in Vet Benefits?

This information can be found by viewing the 'Third Party Tuition' on the Term Activity Document in eServices.

 

How do I enroll in a payment plan?

Payment plans are administered through eServices by clicking on Payment Plans.