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Governor Phil Murphy • Lt. Governor Tahesha Way

Office of the Secretary of Higher Education

New Jersey City University

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Website dedicated to services for student veterans.

Degrees & Certificates offered.

This institution is a Yellow Ribbon Program Participant. The proportion of tuition & fee costs and number of vets to be served: NJCU will award Yellow Ribbon Agreements for up to 25 individuals overall on a first-come, first-served basis. Tuition will be waived up to 50% of the remaining balance provided the VA agrees to pay the other half. A Veteran must be classified at the 100% level in order to be eligible for this program.

Designated Individual / Office to Support Veterans

Military and Veterans' Services
Elaine Gargiulo, Director
Email: egargiulo@njcu.edu

Randi Fontinez, Administrative Assistant
Email: rfontanez@njcu.edu

2013 Kennedy Blvd. Jersey City, NJ 07305
Phone: 201-200-3199

Services Available
Available to all students Specialized for veterans
Orientation program
Campus housing
Adaptive learning techniques (special needs)
Admissions and/or financial aid staff familiar with the passage of the new Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
Veterans' education benefit counseling
Financial aid/tuition assistance
Scholarship assistance specifically designed for veterans
Academic advising
Tutoring services
Career planning/career services
Veterans' clubs/student lounge or designated gathering place
Student health services related to post-traumatic stress disorder, or traumatic brain injury
Licensed veterans counselor or psychologist
Licensed counselor or psychologist trained specifically to address the needs of veterans with disabilities
Counselor Specialist qualified to support/assist students with brain injuries
A policy regarding course withdrawals and tuition refunds for military activations and deployments
Analysis of college credits earned at another institution
Challenge examinations or test-out procedures
Prior learning for military duty
Faculty and staff trained in understanding/recognizing the specific needs/concerns of past & current military personnel

Last Updated: Friday, 03/08/24