Veterans and eligible dependents of the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs are also entitled to benefits:

• New York State Veterans Tuition Assistance Program (VTA)
• NYANG Tuition Assistance Program (TA)
  (If you get a security certificate error message from the above NYANG Tuition Assistance Program website, please visit the following URL for information on how to install the DOD security certificate: https://www.gsa.gov/portal/getMediaData?mediaId=124910)

Getting Started:

To assist you in this process please complete the following items
• Apply for state educational benefits through your selected units administrative offices
• Complete the admissions process for Columbia-Greene Community College
• Submit a copy of the DD214 for the veteran under which you are applying for benefits to the Admissions office
• Submit any transcripts of previous college courses taken; including SMART /AARTS transcripts to the Admissions office
• Complete the Federal and State Financial Aid application (PELL & TAP)
• Contact the College Bursar for enrollment verification