Your time as a military service member (or as a dependent) shows us that you already have many of the qualities we value most in our students—determination, leadership, and communication. Now, you’re ready to apply those skills to your studies to propel yourself into a new career, and there are only a handful of things we need from you before you begin.
- Copy of your Certificate of Eligibility, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214), or a Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) upon enrollment. Chapter 35 (qualified dependents of deceased or disabled veterans) students need a copy of their birth certificate and the veteran's Social Security number in order to apply for benefits
- Completed Request to Apply Veteran’s Benefits form upon enrollment
Once you’ve obtained your education assistance benefits, contact Joe Balduino at (570) 321-4227 or balduino@lycoming.edu to begin the enrollment process.
“I have been in the United States Army Reserves for four years so far. When it comes to choosing a college while serving in the military, it comes down to one question: Is the school yellow ribbon material? It’s tough, but Lycoming showed me the intense amount of care they have with students who are involved in the military.”
Kaitlin Howey SPC - United States Army '18
Major: Criminal Justice
Hometown: Bangor, PA
Additional Resources:
Apply for GI Bill® benefits at www.gibill.va.gov or vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp
"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.