Provide assistance for veterans who are having difficulty understanding and/or obtaining the full benefits and services to which they are entitled by law based on service to their country.

Provides assistance for veterans who are having difficulty understanding and/or obtaining the full benefits and services to which they are entitled by law based on service to their country.

Higher education student financial aid agency: guarantees federal student and parent loans offers loan management services provides guidance for college planning administers Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and other state-specific grants and scholarships

* Provides military veterans with resources, support, and advocacy in higher education services including: Free tutoring through the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) and Peer Mentoring. VA Work-Study opportunities. Counseling and ongoing treatment for readjustment, stress, anger, depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Refer and work with the university to request academic accommodations. Coping strategies for classroom difficulties -- attention, concentration, restlessness. Assist with enrollment and care at VA New York Harbor Healthcare System. Obtain help and resources from within the VA and its affiliates including Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) and Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Tai Chi and Distress Tolerance Groups.

Offers scholarships to any CUNY institution to cover tuition, room/board, fees, books, supplies and transportation for 4-5 academic years of full-time undergraduate study. Call or visit website for further information.

Scholarships are awarded through colleges that offer accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and/or the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and/or the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP).

The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation holds scholarship funds for northern Chautauqua residents seeking post-secondary education in a 2 or 4-year college or trade school. Scholarships are awarded through NCCF with the assistance of local high schools and organizations in Chautauqua County. Scholarships are available to those who are just entering post-secondary schooling and those who are returning back to school.

Dedicated to fostering a sense of community and to developing a channel of communication among student veterans and with faculty, staff, administration and community. We welcome and support veterans and recognize the contributions they have made for our nation. We are also proud of the level of diversity and academic excellence that our veterans bring to our campus. Services for Veterans include: Counseling Referral; Ombudsman for Student Veterans; Support of Student Veterans of America (NCC Chapter); Educational and leadership workshops and Programs and Services. Call for more detailed information.

Scholarships for private secondary school or college/university for children who lost a parent in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Awards will be based on individual need, scholastic abilities and community/civic involvement on a case-by-case basis. Call for further information.

Offer all the resources necessary for our veteran and active military students to achieve their collegiate goals. The Veteran Resource Center is here to do just that, by assisting Adelphi’s veterans, active duty military students and related community. Active, reserve and veteran military students using Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits or any other veterans affairs program benefits can apply and enroll in any of our associate, bachelor’s, certificate, master’s or doctoral programs, and you will have access to our many resources that are available. Resource services include: Veteran Resource Center; Military policies, procedures and services; Application information; Academic offerings; Details on the G.I. bill and Support services. Call for detailed information.

Coordinates scholarship funds created to assist families of people killed or permanently disabled in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Each fund has its own policies and requirements, including 2 or 4 year colleges, vocational schools, undergraduate or graduate study, etc. GO TO WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE LIST OF SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AND OF INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.

Provides five scholarships for dependents of the firefighters, police officers, port authority officers and emergency medical services personnel who lost their lives responding to the World Trade Center terrorist attacks. The scholarships will provide full tuition, room and board at New York University

UNCF provides support for students' education and development through scholarships and other programs, strengthens its 37 member colleges and universities, and advocates for the importance of minority education and college readiness.

Serves the veterans of Brookhaven by gathering and providing information of benefits offered by the VA, State, County and local governments. This includes, but is not limited to matters pertaining to educational training, employment, health and medical services.

Provides assistance for higher education, as well as mental and physical health care to children who lost one or both parents in the fight against terrorism in the US Military. Call or visit website for further information.

Provides financial support to college students in Western New York in the form of specialized loans, grants, and/or scholarships. Funds are obtained through proceeds from an annual book sale and generous donors. Funds include several named awards.