- Veterans On-Line Application
VA Form 22-1990– Application for VA Education Benefits
VA Form 22-5490– Dependents’ Application for VA Education Benefits (Under Provisions of chapters 33 and 35, of title 38, U.S.C.)
- Apply for VA benefits through www.gibill.va.gov or 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551).
- Apply for Admission fmcc.edu.
- Make an appointment with VA School Certifying Officer located in the Financial Aid Office. Items you will need for the meeting:
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- copy of your DD-214 member copy 4
- copy of your VONAPP application
- copy of your Certificate of Eligibility
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- Request a copy of your Military Transcript:~Army, Navy, Coast Guard or Marines: https://jst.doded.mil ~Air Force : http://www.au.af.mil/au/ccaf
- After you are accepted to FM, schedule your writing sample by calling the Student Development Center at 518-736-3622, ext. 8140.
- Apply for Financial Aid – Federal Aid at www.studentaid.gov and NYS TAP http://www.hesc.ny.gov.
- Connect with other Veterans on Campus: FM Veterans’ Club – Contact Club Advisor Dan Towne, daniel.towne@fmcc.suny.edu or 736-3622 ext. 8051.
- VA Form 22-1995 – Request for Change of Program or Place of Training http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-22-1995-ARE.pdf VA Form 22-5495– Dependents’ Request for Change of Program or Place of Training (Under Provisions of Chapters 33 and 35, Title 38, U.S.C.) http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-22-5495-ARE.pdf
- After registering for classes each semester, you must notify the Certifying Official by bringing a copy of your schedule to the Financial Aid Office. If you changed your degree program, had a break in enrollment or switched schools, please complete and submit Form 22-1995 (Ch. 30, 32,33, 1606,1607 and VRAP) or Form 22-5495 (Ch. 35).
FMCC Contact Information:
Financial Aid Office
518-736-3622 x8101
finaid.mail@fmcc.suny.edu
