Veteran Benefits
Cabrini welcomes and encourages all veterans to apply for part-time and full-time admission and offers:
- 50+ majors and minors
- Small classes with dedicated faculty
- One-on-one academic advising
- Peer tutoring and academic counseling
- Career-planning resources
- A well-rounded Education of the Heart achieved through the core values of respect, vision, community, and dedication to excellence
Apply for VA Education Benefits
If you know which benefit you wish to use, you can apply online at the link below.
https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage
If you are not sure. you can visit the GI Bill® Comparison Tool. https://www.vets.gov/gi-bill-comparison-tool/
If you prefer a paper application, you can call 888.442.4551 and request to have the application mailed to you
If you would like to apply in person, the nearest VA Regional Processing center is in Buffalo, NY.
Transferring VA Education Benefits to Your Dependent(s)
- If Parent or Spouse Is currently retired and transferred benefits to Dependent while on Active Duty, Go To Step A Below:
Step A– The student needs to apply for https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage . If 1st time user, create an account, and complete VA Form 22-1990e (Application for VA Benefits for Post 9/11 Transfer Benefits). The VA Regional Office will send you an email to confirm receipt of your application.
- If Parent or Spouse Is Currently On Active Duty, Follow Steps 1 and 2 Below:
- Go to the Department of Defense (DoD) transferability application website to determine if your Dependents’ are eligible to receive the transferred benefits: https://www.defense.gov/home/features/2009/0409%20gibill/
- Apply for approval using the Department of Defense (DoD) transferability application website (Non-VA link, Internet Explorer only) at https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/
- After 3-4 weeks, your transfer application should be reviewed. If approved by DoD, go to Step A. to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) from the VA Regional Office.
Are you waiting for your VA Education Benefits?
The Department of Veterans Affairs has made funds available for veteran students who are still awaiting their education benefit claim to be processed.
Eligible veterans can receive up to a $3,000 advance, which will be recouped from future benefit payments.
If you are a student who applied for one of the VA’s education programs and have not yet received your monthly benefit payment, you can request a one-time advance payment at your local VA Regional Office or through the VA’s website, www.va.gov.
If you have fewer than 24 college credits, please submit:
- official college transcripts
- official high school transcripts
- SAT or ACT scores
- Certificate of Eligibility from the Department of Veterans Affairs
Yellow Ribbon Program
Veterans can apply for financial assistance through the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program.
Cabrini and the Veterans Administration will help fund tuition expenses.
If you are a veteran but are not eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program, contact your Veterans Administration, or visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website at www.va.gov.
Veteran Undergraduate Student Tuition and Fees Policy
Veteran Graduate Student Tuition and Fees Policy
Educational Gratuity Program (PA Residents)
For More Information
Please contact:
Valerie Sas
Associate Registrar
vs10167@cabrini.edu
610.902.8548
“GI Bill ®” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.