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Syracuse University’s commitment to veterans and military students goes back at least as far as World War I, when we established a Students Army Training Corps (SATC). In the summer and fall of 1918, the Students Army Training Corps, part of a federal government military training program, dominated much of life on campus. Winchell Hall, Archbold Gymnasium, and fraternity and sorority houses were converted to barracks. The University built a large mess hall between Sims and Bowne Halls. Members of the SATC took basic training and classes in auto mechanics, telegraphy, and carpentry as well as surveying, foreign languages, and government. Due to the Armistice, the Corps was demobilized in December of 1918, but it is estimated over a thousand men received training at Syracuse University during those brief months. These glass plate negatives show Corps members involved in various activities, such as constructing buildings and working in carpentry and telegraphy classes.

Library Services

Syracuse University has a reference librarian dedicated to helping veteran and military students. They can help with papers, research projects, and simply using the many library services.  Click Here For More Information

Abby Kasowitz-Scheer
Bird Library, Room 200
315-443-1943 | askasowi@syr.edu

Freshman/Transfer Forum


Syracuse University offers a Freshman and Transfer Student Forum for incoming student veterans to facilitate transitioning, academic mapping, and encouraging meeting fellow veterans. Contact: Jennifer Jeffery at jjeffery@syr.edu

Freshman/Transfer Forum is a small-group, seminar-like class, helps new students discover all that The College, SU, and the surrounding communities have to offer. Forum groups are comprised of approximately 16 students and are led by faculty and staff members, who are well acquainted with aspects of college life that are important to students. Groups meet weekly and are uniquely focused, depending on the interests and background of the forum leader. Discussions revolve around current issues, personal growth and goal setting, becoming an active member of an academic community, and exploring the liberal arts. Forum groups attend several activities together over the six-to eight-week program

 

Chapter 1606 : Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves (MGIB – SR)

If you are a member of the Selected Reserves, you may be eligible for this program. The Selected Reserves includes the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, Army National Guard, and the Air National Guard. You must have a six-year obligation to service in Selected Reserves and have completed basic training.

A monthly benefit is paid to students based on their training time and/or training program. You may receive up to a maximum of 36 months of benefits. Veterans have 14 years from the date you became eligible for the program in order to use the benefits.

Detailed information on the Chapter 1606 program is available at the Department of Veterans Affairs website. To apply, complete the form either online through VONAPP, or by mail VA Form 22-1990, Application for VA Educational Benefits.

Chapter 36 : Education and Career Counseling Program

  • Career Choice – understand the best career options based on your interests and capabilities
  • Benefits Coaching – guidance on the effective use of VA benefits and/or other resources to achieve education and career goals
  • Personalized Support – Academic or adjustment counseling and personalized support to help remove any barriers to success

Eligibility: Transitioning servicemembers within six months prior to discharge from active duty, veterans within one year following discharge from active duty, any Servicemember or Veteran eligible for a VA education benefit, and all current VA education beneficiaries.

Download the Chapter 36 Flyer

Financial Literacy

Financial Literacy is knowing what to do to achieve financial independence, and actually doing it. A Navy Veteran and former Financial Advisor, Derek coaches from years of personal experience. At your one-on-one sessions, you will discuss what it takes to become a million-dollar veteran, such as building a budget, getting out of debt, setting financial goals, buying vs. renting, protecting your assets, saving, and investing for the future.

Email Derek Brainard (FinLit@syr.edu) for a coaching session, or stop by 200 Bowne Hall on Thursdays from 2-4 pm for student-veteran drop-in hours.

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