Upcoming Events:
Welcome back to spring semester 2013 at ESU.
- The ESU Student Veterans Center will be having a Meet and Greet April 9th, 2013 from 2-4pm in Zimbar 118.
- The Veterans of ESU club will meet weekly on Thursday in the Zimbar Hall room 118 between the hours of 1400-1600. If you have any questions about the The Veterans of ESU club please feel free to contact Dennis Higgins at dh2619@live.esu.edu.
The Veterans Certifying Official is located at the ESU student Veterans Center in Zimbar Hall Room 118. The Certifying Official has the delegated authority to sign enrollment certifications, and other certification documents and reports relating to veterans and their dependents who are eligible for VA education benefits.
News of ESU Veterans Affairs Office: WFMZ 69 News., WNEP 16 News,
Veteran's Benefits: The Department of Veterans Affairs offer three programs for Veterans and service persons seeking assistance for education:
- The GI Bill
- Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEAP)
- Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
For detailed information on the Post 9/ll G.I. Bill click here.
Veterans should contact their local office of Veterans Affairs for further information. Other important scholarships information for veterans can be found by our sister organization know as Student Veterans of America.
Getting Started
- Apply for Benefits: Go to Department of Veterans Affairs or VA Benefits apply Chapter 30, 33, 1606 & 1607 - VA form 22-1990 Chapter 33 Dependent - VA Form 22-1990E Chapter 35 - VA Form 22-5490 Electronically attach DD-214 or NOBE to application when applying online Electronically attach any additional entitlement you may be eligible for (IE: Kicker, NOBE, College Fund)
- Print out the application along with a copy of your DD-214 or NOBE and bring to your VA briefing appointment. Contact June Pepe to set up an appointment to obtain information about chapter eligibility. Number is available in the contact section of this page.
National Guard and Reserve Benefits: Members of the National Guard and Reserve may be eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill (Active Duty) or (Selected Reserve). This is an education program that provides up to 36 months of benefits. Currently eligible members receive $345 per month for educational expenses. In addition, both the National Guard and Army reserve offer a student loan repayment program.
Eligibility is determined by the VA Office not East Stroudsburg University. If you are eligible to receive VA benefits, please contact our office to fill out the necessary paperwork.
Benefits Info in Details:
