Office of Veteran and Military Affairs
SUNY Maritime College combines dynamic, hands-on education with real-world training and industry experience.
The college also offers a wide variety of support services and resources to our student-veterans and veteran-dependents.
Recognized as a Military-Friendly College for three consecutive years, SUNY Maritime College offers a variety of services to help our nation’s veterans succeed as they pursue degrees. A dedicated Veterans Affairs certifying official works with each veteran individually and the Office of Admissions to ensure that veterans receive all of the benefits they have earned through their service to our country.
Once on campus, an Office of Veteran and Military Affairs and an active Veteran's Club will help veterans to adapt and succeed, socially and academically. A Veterans Center, donated by the Class of 1963, gives veterans their own space to work, socialize and relax.
Throughout its nearly 150-year history, SUNY Maritime College has worked closely with and for our nation’s military personnel. That commitment is unwavering, and a large number of military veterans among faculty and staff mean that our student-veterans find a welcoming campus community on their arrival to Maritime.
The Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 requires educational institutions to make certain disclosures to students using federal military and/or VA educational benefits. To view and print a copy of an estimated personalized cost of attendance, visit the SUNY Net Price Cost Calculator and select Maritime College from the dropdown. Additional financial information can be found at the NCES College Navigator site.
Vision
Maritime College will be recognized as the leading veteran educational institutions in the United States.
Mission
First and Foremost, Maritime College educates dynamic leaders for the global maritime industry and ensures veteran success in all aspects of scholarship and in their attainment of career employment.
Diversity Philosophy
As part of the Office of Student Affairs, the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs ensures the veteran, veteran spouse, veteran dependent, active duty person, service reservist, and National Guard person receives expedited and expert council during the admission process, financial aid benefit adjudication, registration, matriculation, graduation and job placement, regardless of nationality, race, religion, skin color, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and age.
Visit the VA's website to learn more about benefits.
Evangelique Velez
VA School Certifying Official
718-409-5970
evelez@sunymaritime.edu
Office of Veterans and Military Affairs