INFORMATION FOR VETERANS |
Stony Brook is committed to providing a supportive environment for veterans and military
students.Veterans are encouraged to apply in a similar fashion to other applicants, as either
a freshman or transfer student. On your application, please indicate your military
background. An admissions counselor specializing in admitting military students will
help guide you through the admissions process.Our tuition is among the lowest of all top-tier research universities. In addition
to filing your FAFSA and Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) applications, be sure to
complete the New York State Veterans' Tuition Award Supplement.Our professionally trained financial aid counselors will assist you in making the
most of your GI Bill benefits. We'll work with Veterans' Affairs to help make a complicated
process as seamless as possible.You will attend a new student orientation program, during which you will receive personal
academic advising and meet other students with military backgrounds.Our Office of Veterans Affairs provides excellent support to active duty service members,
veterans and their families. After receiving your letter of benefits, the Office will
help you submit all necessary document to the VA. The Office will also assist your
integration into the University community. Please address questions to:
Ismael Rodriguez
Director, University Veteran Affairs
(631) 632-4143
Stony Brook offers an active Veterans Student Organization and the Stony Brook ROTC ClubThe Long Island State Veterans Home, facility where our veterans receive the care and respect they deserve, is operated
by Stony Brook University.