Veterans Services

BCC is approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as a training facility for veterans and other eligible students. We currently coordinate services for more than 110 veterans who are attending classes and receiving veteran's benefits; tutorial assistance; referrals for counseling for financial, vocational and academic problems; veterans work-study job information; and important information about resources available to them at the college. This office acts as a direct liaison between Broome Community College and the Veterans Administration Regional Office in Buffalo regarding payment of benefits.

Types of GI Bill - Application for Benefits

New Post-9/11 GI Bill

Major Changes to Post 9/11 GI Bill in 2011

FAQ (PDF file)

Veteran’s Educational Benefits Request Form (PDF file)

Prior Education Transcripts

Please note that the BCC Veterans Services Office is responsible for certifying and monitoring enrollment, academic progress, and other academic information.

It is the responsibility of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to approve applications and to make decisions regarding payment, issuance of checks, and eligibility.

Veterans who have questions regarding payment or eligibility should contact the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at (888) 442-4551.

Please note that new applicants should expect a wait of approximately 6-9 weeks for V.A. to process and send their first subsistence check; veterans who are renewing their benefits at the same school should expect a wait of approximately 3-6 weeks for V.A. to process and send their first subsistence check.