Apply to UB as a Veteran

Get in-state tuition, help with financial aid, and access to a dedicated Veteran Services office when you apply to UB. These are just a few of the many benefits that may be available to you as active-duty military, a veteran, a reservist or an eligible dependent.

Step 1. Apply to the Âé¶¹´«Ã½o

Step 2. Apply for GI Bill Benefits

Use the GI Bill comparison tool to assist you in determining your eligibility. You can apply for GI Bill benefits by completing the  and submitting it to the Veterans Administration.

Please note that the VA does not cover your tuition deposit. However, you will get your deposit refunded at a later date. This process usually takes place during the refund period, and will handled on a case-by-case basis with coordination between UB’s financial aid and student accounts offices.

Step 3. Get Your Enrollment Certified

After you are accepted, we must certify your enrollment in order for you to receive your benefits.

SUNY has waived the application fee for veterans and their spouses.

No documentation is required to submit an application; you should denote veteran status as self-determined. Once you have submitted your application, log back into the application portal to see what, if any, additional documentation is required.

To fully consider your application, UB requires your high school transcript — have an official copy uploaded or sent from your school.

If you have completed college coursework, you should request those transcripts as well.

letter of recommendation

UB also strongly recommends one letter of recommendation. While only one is recommended, you may choose to submit up to three.

Transcripts

You may also want to request transcripts that address your military training and their applicability to the UB Curriculum.

  • (Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy: Active Duty, Reserve and Veterans.)

All of these documents can be uploaded through the

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