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style='color:#444444;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>Military Service Recognition Scholarship</span></a> | <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:#444444;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-right: 4.5pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:13.5pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'><a href="regents.html"><span style='color:#444444;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>Regents Awards</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li> </ul> </div> <div style='border:none;border-right:solid #D3D3D2 1.0pt;mso-border-right-alt: solid #D3D3D2 .75pt;padding:0in 4.0pt 0in 0in;margin-top:11.25pt;margin-right: 7.5pt'> <h2><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Veterans Tuition Award<o:p></o:p></span></h2> <p><strong><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>Veterans Tuition Awards</span></strong> (VTA) are awards for full-time study and part-time study for eligible veterans matriculated at an undergraduate or graduate degree-granting institution or in an approved vocational training program in New York State.</p> <p><strong><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>NOTE:</span></strong> Students previously approved for this award must apply for payment each year. Those students attending a vocational school or who are attending an approved undergraduate or graduate program part-time may apply for payment for the current academic year by completing the supplement.</p> <p><b><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>Award Amounts</span></strong></b><br> For full-time study, a recipient shall receive an award of up to the full cost of undergraduate tuition for New York state residents at the State University of New York, or actual tuition charged, whichever is less. Full-time study is defined as twelve or more credits per semester (or the equivalent) at a degree-granting institution, or twenty-four or more hours per week in a vocational training program.<br> For part-time study, awards will be prorated by credit hour. Part-time study is defined as at least three but fewer than twelve credits per semester (or the equivalent) at a degree-granting institution, or six to twenty-three hours per week in a vocational training program.</p> <p><b><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>2011 -2012 Awards</span></strong></b><br> For the 2011 - 12 academic <span class=GramE>year</span>, the maximum annual full-time award is set at $5,295 or tuition, whichever is less. For part-time study the initial award figure is estimated at the cost of full-time attendance. Upon certification of the student s part-time status the award is recalculated according to the number of credits certified and the student s actual part-time tuition liability. If a Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) award is also received for full time study only, the combined academic year awards cannot exceed tuition. Thus, the TAP award may be reduced accordingly.</p> <p><b><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>Duration</span></strong></b><br> <br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>Full-time Study</span></strong><br> <em><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>Undergraduate Degree-Granting Programs</span></em> - Awards are available for up to eight semesters (four years) of undergraduate study. Awards can be made available for up to semesters of undergraduate study for enrollment in an approved five-year program or for enrollment in an approved program of remedial study.<br> <em><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>Graduate Degree-Granting Programs</span></em> - Awards are available for up to six semesters (three years) of graduate study.<br> <em><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>Vocational Training Programs</span></em> - Awards are available for up to a maximum of four semesters (two years) of study in an approved vocational training program.</p> <p><b><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>Part-time Study</span></strong></b><br> <em><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>Undergraduate Degree-Granting Programs</span></em> - Awards are available for up to the equivalent of eight semesters (four years) of full-time undergraduate study in a four-year program. Awards can be made available for up to the equivalent of ten semesters (five years) of full-time study for enrollment in an approved five-year undergraduate study.<br> <i><br> <em><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>Graduate Degree-Granting Programs</span></em></i> - Awards are available for up to the equivalent of six semesters (three years) of part-time graduate study.<br> <i><br> <em><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>Vocational Training Programs</span></em></i> - Awards are available for up to a maximum of eight semesters (four years) of part-time study in an approved vocational training program.</p> <p><br> Approved programs are defined as undergraduate degree, graduate degree, diploma, and certificate programs at degree-granting institutions, or noncredit vocational training programs of at least 320 clock hours specifically approved by the New York State Division of <span class=SpellE>Veteran's</span> Affairs' Bureau of Veterans Education.</p> <p><b><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>Eligible Veterans</span></strong></b><br> Eligible students are those who are New York State residents discharged under honorable conditions from the U.S. Armed forces and who are:</p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:43.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:24.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops:list .5in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Courier New";mso-fareast-font-family:"Courier New";color:#444444'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#444444'>Vietnam Veterans who served in Indochina between February 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:43.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:24.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops:list .5in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Courier New";mso-fareast-font-family:"Courier New";color:#444444'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#444444'>Persian Gulf Veterans who served in the Persian Gulf on or after August 2, 1990.<br> Afghanistan Veterans who served in Afghanistan during hostilities on or after September 11, 2001.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:43.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:24.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops:list .5in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Courier New";mso-fareast-font-family:"Courier New";color:#444444'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#444444'>Veterans of the armed forces of the United States who served in hostilities that occurred after February 28, 1961 as evidenced by receipt of an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal or a Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><b><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>These students must also:</span></strong></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:43.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:24.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Courier New";mso-fareast-font-family:"Courier New";color:#444444'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#444444'>Establish eligibility by applying to HESC.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:43.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:24.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Courier New";mso-fareast-font-family:"Courier New";color:#444444'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#444444'>Be New York State residents.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:43.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:24.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Courier New";mso-fareast-font-family:"Courier New";color:#444444'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#444444'>Be US Citizens or eligible noncitizens.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:43.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:24.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Courier New";mso-fareast-font-family:"Courier New";color:#444444'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#444444'>Be matriculated full or part- time at an undergraduate or graduate degree-granting institution in New York State or in an approved vocational training program in New York State.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:43.5pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:24.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Courier New";mso-fareast-font-family:"Courier New";color:#444444'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:#444444'>Have applied for the Tuition Assistance Program for full-time undergraduate or graduate study.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><b><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>How to Establish Eligibility</span></strong></b><br> Complete the New York State Veterans Tuition Award Supplement or contact HESC. Be sure to print the Web Supplement Confirmation, sign and return it along with the required documentation according to the instructions.</p> <p>Questions regarding eligible service or how to document service should be directed to the HESC Scholarship Unit at 1-888-697-4372.</p> <p><b><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>How to Apply for Payment</span></strong></b><br> <span class=GramE>Once</span> you have established your eligibility, you must apply for payment. While you need only establish your eligibility once, you must apply for payment each year.</p> <p><b><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>Apply for payment as follows:</span></strong></b><br> Undergraduate and Graduate Full-time Study - Apply for payment by doing one of the following:<br> <br> Apply online by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)  the form used by virtually all colleges, universities and <span class=GramE>vocational</span> schools for awarding federal student aid and most state and college aid  and then linking to the TAP on the Web application, <br> <br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>or</span></strong><br> <br> For veterans who do not anticipate filing a FAFSA, complete a Scholarship Grant Payment Application. 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