Financial Aid and Financing Options

Federal student financial aid programs are administered through the U.S. Department of Education.

There are multiple avenues for veterans to finance their education at York College. Student veterans are potentially eligible for federal student aid and veteran-specific New York State financial aid programs in addition to any Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) educational benefits. Similarly, there are special financial aid programs available for the spouse or dependent(s) of a veteran.

Below you will find a listing of DVA and non-DVA educational assistance programs that are potentially available to student veterans and or their dependents:

Federal Student Financial Aid Programs

Federal student financial aid programs are administered through the U.S. Department of Education. These programs are available to all applicants who meet the basic eligibility and income, household size, and course enrollment criteria including service members. Aid from these programs can be used in addition to DVA educational benefits (such as the GI Bill). The first step is to file a FAFSA and be eligible.

The following are available at York College:

• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
• Federal Work-Study Program
• William D. Ford Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program
• TEACH Grant

The U.S. Department of Education has a Aid for Military Families webpage, which is an additional resource for service members and their families to learn more about specific financial aid options.