Rutgers University–Newark is committed to supporting our military service members, veterans, and their dependents in achieving their educational goals both in and out of uniform.

 

Veterans Services

Veteran Affairs Services

As a Yellow Ribbon educational institution, we are accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and provides enrollment certification of education benefits as a core service. If you are a military-affiliated student at Rutgers University–Newark, you will have access to a dedicated office and staff who will help you access and use all the services that Rutgers University–Newark has to offer. 

 

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Military-affiliated students attended RU-N in 2016-17.

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“Best For Vets” in the US among four-year universities.

Military Times, 2016
Veterans Services
For many years, RU-N has admirably served veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their dependents who come to pursue their education. I am excited to serve these students and offer many diverse opportunities to help them succeed at every level.
Paul Lazaro
Assistant Director, Office of Veteran Affairs
Veteran Affairs Program
Assistant Director, Office of Veteran Affairs

Rutgers Student Veteran Organization (RSVO):

The Rutgers Student Veterans Organization is a student-run advocacy group comprised of student veterans and supporters based out of Rutgers University in Newark, NJ. RSVO's mission is to provide a smooth transition for veterans entering Rutgers-Newark, memorable veteran-related programming and exhibitions that are designed to enrich the college experience of the Rutgers-Newark community, and to be actively engaged in community service projects that assist veterans.

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The Rutgers Student Veterans Organization

Academic Advisement

Our academic counselors help military veteran students stay on track academically.
 

    Undergraduate Academic Advisement Services:

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    Resources for Veteran Students

    Resources for Student Veterans

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    What military education benefits can I use to fund my education at Rutgers University-Newark?

    The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers various educational assistance programs for eligible veterans, certain members of the selected reserve, and certain spouses and children of veterans.
    Military Education Benefits

    Who Qualifies for Veterans Educational Benefits?

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    Qualifying Service People for Educational Benefits

    Active-duty service members, reservists, and National Guardsmen who are eligible for Department of Defense tuition assistance may also utilize those benefits.
    Who Qualifies for Educational Benefits?

    The Latest on US VA Educational Programs

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    VA Government Programs

    I want to use my military education benefits (GI Bill or the NJ National Guard Tuition Program) at Rutgers University-Newark. How do I start?
    Review Government Programs

    Certify Your Enrollment

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    Want to Certify Your Enrollment?

    Visit with the VA School Certifying Official to meet Daniel Villanueva, Associate Registrar in Blumenthal Hall, 3rd Floor.
    Military Education Certifying Enrollment Procedures

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