The  Military and Veterans Center is open and available for all student veterans on campus.

The newly renovated and furnished center is located in Sheffield Hall 001 and serves as common place for students to study, gather for club meetings and relax. There are two computers with access to free printing, a microwave and refrigerator, a kurig and watercooler available to student veterans to use during breaks between classes. The Military and Veterans Center is a great place to meet fellow veterans and find out about veteran programming on campus and within the community.

The Yellow Ribbon GI Educational Enhancement Program is a provision of the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008.  The program allows institutions of higher learning in the United States to enter voluntarily into an agreement with the VA to fund tuition and fee expenses that exceed the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition rate. The institution can contribute a specified dollar amount of those expenses and the VA will match the same amount as the institution (not to exceed 50% of the difference).

For detailed information on the Yellow Ribbon program including eligibility requirements and application process, click on this link to the VA’s information page:

Yellow Ribbon Program

Army ROTC

Army ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) is one of the best leadership courses in the country and is part of your college curriculum. During classes, leadership labs, physical training and field training exercises, you will learn firsthand what it takes to lead others, motivate groups and conduct missions as an Officer in the Army.

Upon graduation from Army ROTC, you will earn the bar of a Second Lieutenant and be commissioned into the Active Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard and become a leader for life.

Air Force ROTC

The AFROTC program is available to University of New Haven students at Yale University’s main campus in New Haven. Through the AFROTC program, University of New Haven students, without paying extra tuition, can pursue a commission as an officer in the United States Air Force. The First-Year and sophomore courses carry no military obligation and are open to all students. Scholarships are also available for qualified students. These scholarships pay up to full tuition and fees, as well as money for books and a monthly tax-free stipend.

“Got Your 6” is a campaign that unites the entertainment industry with top veteran-focused nonprofit organizations.

The goal of the campaign is to bridge the civilian-military divide by creating a new conversation in America, so that veterans and military families are perceived as leaders and civic assets. For more information, visit GotYour6.org.

How do I know if I am eligible?

Veterans should rely on official VA documentation and policies in determining your own eligibility for benefits. As such, we encourage all our veteran students to contact the VA Benefits Counselor directly to discuss their own application and best benefit options. For more information, please click here.  1-888-GI-BILL (1-888-442-4551)

What does the school need to certify my enrollment?

VOCREHAB: Your VA councilor will send your certification to the University of New Haven
Certificate of Eligibility and DD-214 (Veteran Dependents) 

Does University of New Haven participate in the Yellow Ribbon program?

Yes the University of New Haven is a participant in the Yellow Ribbon program. To take advantage of the program you must be at the 100% level of the Post-9/11 GI BILL. The University of New Haven does not have a cap on students or contributions.

Are my education benefits taxable?

No! GI BILL benefits are not taxable. For more information please visit the VA Answer Site for more information.

Once I start using my benefits am I required to continue using them until they are gone?

No, you can stop using VA Education Benefits at any time by notifying the Manager, Military & Veteran Affairs and the Primary School Certifying Official (SCO). If you would like to resume the use of VA Education Benefits, notify them of your intent to use them again, and we will certify you accordingly.

This is the same process to be used when switching VA Chapter benefits; Switching from Chapter 35 to Chapter 33 for example.

For other questions pertaining to education benefits please contact the manager for Military and Veterans Affairs.

Ryan Noonan

Manager, Military & Veteran Affairs

VA Work Study Supervisor

Office: (203)932-7350

RNoonan@newhaven.edu

Information Pages

Post 9/11 
Chapter 30
Selected Reserve 1606 
Reserve Educational Assistance (REAP) 
Survivors & Dependents Assistance (DEA) 
Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)   
Educational Assistance Test Program   
National Call to Service Program 
W.A.V.E. 

Benefit Information

Apply online for benefits through eBenefits

VA Form 22-1990e –  Transfer of Post-9/11 GI-Bill Benefits to Dependents (TEB) 

VA Form 22-5490 – Dependents’ Application for VA Education Benefits  

Military Transcripts

Apply for Military Transcripts with Joint Services Transcript

Job Hunting

Feds Hire Vets   
Federal Jobs   
Connecticut Jobs   
G.I. Jobs 
Vet Jobs 
Hire Veterans 
Veteran Jobs / Military.com

Bursar’s Office

Contact: Katie White KWhite@newhaven.edu

Student Health Insurance and VA benefits

All full-time undergraduate and full-time international students are required to have health insurance and are automatically billed for the cost of the University-sponsored student health insurance plan. You may review the plan benefits offered and administered by UnitedHealthcare at uhcsr.com/newhaven.

If you are full-time domestic undergraduate student with existing health insurance coverage and wish to waive the coverage offered by the University, you must submit an online waiver through the following link https://studentcenter.uhcsr.com/newhaven.

Your VA benefits will cover the cost of the health insurance fee. If you wish to keep the university policy, please confirm in an email to kwhite@newhaven.edu.

Am I eligible for a refund and how can I request a refund?

The refund request form can be found in the Refund section of ePay.

To be eligible for a refund your student account balance must be overpaid, showing a negative balance. The Bursar’s Office will verify that your account is reported correctly to the VA before issuing a refund.

Will withdrawing from/dropping a course impact your bill and benefits?

Tuition may be refunded in full when a class is closed, full, canceled or when the university rejects the enrollment application. If a student chooses to drop or withdraw from a course, tuition and other institutional charges will be refunded in accordance with the following schedule.

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What does the Anticipated Sponsor Payment on my account mean?

Anticipated Sponsor Payment is a placeholder for the anticipated VA wire payment. This is applied to students using chapter 33 benefits to prevent your student account from having an outstanding balance and financial holds.

If you add or drop a course while your account still has the Anticipated Sponsor Payment, you will need submit the Notice of Change Form in order for us to update the dollar amount.

Do my VA benefits cover my housing and meal plan charges?

Housing and meal plan charges are not reportable to the VA. This means you are responsible for your bill by the designated due date.  

How do I use my BAH to pay for my housing charges?

Your fall and spring bill are due before you receive your first monthly stipend. This means you will need to make payment arrangements to cover the cost of your housing and meal plan. You may review payment options here. You may review financing options here.