Veterans Benefits

Thank you for your sacrifices in protecting and defending our country. We are honored to help you in completing your educational goals. Our Veterans Coordinator is available to help you navigate the process.

Benefits

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs offers a wealth of information on the GI Bill®.

In cooperation with the Veterans Administration (VA), Rivier participates in numerous veterans benefits programs. If you are eligible for veterans benefits, as determined by the Veterans Administration, please get in touch with Rivier’s Veterans Coordinator via email once you’ve submitted your application or at the start of the semester. You must be enrolled in a degree program to obtain benefits.

Applications for veterans’ benefits may be obtained directly from the VA by visiting the VA Education Benefits webpage. Completed application forms can also be mailed to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Regional Processing Office, P.O. Box 4616, Buffalo, NY 14240-4616.

Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 Compliance

Under Title 38 US Code 3679 (e), with respect to any students using VA Education Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill®) or Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA, Rivier University will not:

• Prevent the student’s enrollment.
• Assess a late penalty fee to the student.
• Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding.
• Deny the student’s access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee payments to the institution.

To qualify for this provision, such students may be required by the school to:

• Produce the VA’s Certificate of Eligibility or eBenefits entitlement summary by the first day of class.
• Provide a written request to be certified.
• Provide any additional information needed to certify the enrollment as described in Rivier’s policy.

However, Rivier University reserves the right to require additional payment or impose a late fee for the amount of tuition or fees due, which is the difference between the covered individual’s obligation and the VA education benefit disbursement.

• Once our VA School Certifying Official has reviewed your VA documentation, your academic advisor can assist in your course enrollment.
• Yellow Ribbon Program: Veterans who are receiving 100% tuition benefits may be eligible for funding under the Yellow Ribbon Program if they have met the maximum allowance set annually by the VA.
• Visit Financial Aid for information on tuition and fees, refund policy, and other financial information.
• Principles of Excellence (Shopping Sheet template): Students will receive a personalized Shopping Sheet upon admission or after applying for financial aid.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about VA education benefits is available on the official US government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.