For Veterans & Military Connected Students

At NYU Wagner, we proudly honor the dedication, resilience, and leadership that U.S. veterans and service members bring to the classroom. Whether you are transitioning from active duty, continuing your education alongside service, or building on your military experience to advance your career, we are committed to supporting your success. Here, you’ll find a welcoming environment, personalized guidance, and resources designed to help you thrive academically, professionally, and personally. Your service has shaped your journey; let us help you take the next step toward an impactful career in public service.

  Service to Service

   NYU Wagner has joined Service to Service, an initiative launched by The Volcker Alliance and We the Veterans and Military   Families.  This effort aims to bring together a dynamic professional learning community of schools of public service from across the country that is committed to building a well-connected and prepared cadre of veterans and military family members in stable and impactful careers in public leadership.

Students who enroll in one of our master’s programs will become part of an intimate NYU Wagner cohort to receive personalized professional support as well as join a national network of fellows among other partner schools. 

Student Eligibility

Eligible Service to Service Fellows will share the following characteristics:

• Enrolled in a master’s degree program at NYU Wagner:
  • Students may be in part-time or full-time programs
  • Students may be in in-person, hybrid, or online programs
• Are one or more of the following:
  • Present or former members of the Armed Forces of the United States (Internal Revenue Code section 7701(a)(15) defines “Armed Forces of the United States” to include “all regular and reserve components of the uniformed services which are subject to the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the Navy, or the Secretary of the Air Force, and each term also includes the Coast Guard.”)
  • Spouses, widows, or widowers of present or former members of the Armed Forces of the United States
  • Children or lineal descendants of present or former members of the Armed Forces of the United States
• Eligible to start a full-time job upon degree completion (within 1-2 years) (exclusions apply to active-duty members who may plan to continue their military service following the completion of their graduate degree.)
• Have an expressed interest in exploring careers in state and local government.

NYU Veterans Tuition Benefits

Benefits are available for the following chapters:

• Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33 Yellow Ribbon)
• Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35): In the case of Chapter 35 assistance, the Registrar's Office will need the veteran's Social Security number. You can call the NYU Certifying Official at 212 998-4280 to provide us with the SSN and/or the Registrar’s Office will contact you.
• Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30)
• Reserve Education Assistance Program (Chapter 1606 or 1607)
• Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31)

As of March 1, 2013, New York University is a participant of the Department of Defense (DOD) Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

YELLOW RIBBON 

 The Yellow Ribbon Program provides supplemental funding to eligible undergraduate and graduate students at New York University who qualify for Post 9/11 GI Bill tuition benefits. The award for NYU Wagner students is as follows:

NYU Award: $14,750

VA Match: $14,750

Total Yellow Ribbon: $29,500

To qualify for Yellow Ribbon benefits, you must:

• Have served at least 36 months in active duty after September 10, 2001.
• Have been honorably discharged from active duty for a service-connected disability and have served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001.
• Be a dependent eligible for Transfer of Entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill based on a veteran’s service under the eligibility criteria, as described on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website.

If you meet these criteria, you can apply for the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) using the VA Form 22-1990. This form also includes instructions you’ll need to begin the process of applying. You must apply through the VA to qualify for additional Yellow Ribbon funds. If you qualify, the Department of Veterans Affairs will issue a Certificate of Eligibility to you.  

After you have been issued this certificate, please contact the NYU Certifying Officials by phone or email. Once your eligibility is confirmed, the Office of the Registrar will notify the Office of Financial Aid and the Office of the Bursar.

Contact Information:

NYU Certifying Officials

certifications@nyu.edu

212.998.4280

Accessing Your VA Benefits

• What do you need to certify your Benefits? Get your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) from the VA.
• How do you get your COE? Apply online at www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/ or in person at your local VA Regional Office. 

Consult with the NYU Certifying Official in the Registrar’s Office. They can help you apply for your benefits. You can contact the NYU Certifying Official at certifications@nyu.edu or by calling 212.998.4280.