VA Education Benefits

Syracuse University supports military-connected students who are interested in using VA Education Benefits towards their education.

The Office of Veteran Success

The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) at Syracuse University is home to the Office of Veteran Success (OVS). OVS is a dedicated team of School Certifying Officials who process VA Education Benefit certification for students who have established benefit entitlement through the VA. If you are interested in using VA Education Benefits or learning more about how to apply for benefits, you can contact the Office of Veteran Success at veterans@syr.edu.

Yellow Ribbon Program

Syracuse University is a Yellow Ribbon partner. Learn more on the OVS website or contact OVS.

Additional Funding Sources

In addition to applying for VA Education Benefits, you may be eligible to apply for student loans through the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. To begin the loan application process, complete the annual FAFSA form and log onto MySlice to complete the items listed on the Financial Aid To Do List.