Veterans

Fordham: The Best Choice for Military-Connected Students

We honor your service by providing exceptional education, dedicated support, and a virtually cost-free path to your degree. Whether you're a veteran, active-duty service member, reservist, National Guard, or military family member, Fordham offers the resources, community, and opportunities to help you thrive.

Our Yellow Ribbon Guarantee

Fordham is committed to ensuring that cost is never a barrier to your education. We cover 100% of tuition and fees for eligible Post-9/11 GI Bill® veterans and their dependents through the Yellow Ribbon Program—with no monetary cap or limit on the number of students. This applies to ALL schools and colleges at Fordham.

Why Fordham? 

✅A Team That Understands Your Journey
Our dedicated staff—of veterans and military-connected students—provides personalized academic and career support to help you transition, thrive, and achieve your goals.

✅ A Dedicated Veterans Center
Our Veterans Resource Center is your space to study, connect, and recharge—with plenty of support.

Unparalleled Career & Networking Opportunities
Fordham’s vast alumni network and corporate partnerships offer career-building boot camps, internships, job fairs, and professional networking to help you succeed.

✅ Recognized for Excellence
Beyond offering a well-rounded education, Fordham is ranked the #1 “Best for Vets” college in New York by Military Times. Our Student Veterans of America chapter is consistently ranked among the top 10 in the nation.

✅ Study in the Heart of New York City
Fordham’s NYC location gives you direct access to world-class career opportunities, internships, and a powerful alumni network spanning top industries.

Need Help Applying or Using Your Benefits?

Connect with us for personalized guidance on VA education benefits and the application process. One-on-one meetings are available by phone, Zoom, or in person—just click below to get started.

Undergraduate Students   Graduate Students

Ask a Vet – No Appointment Needed

Visit the Vet Center at Lincoln Center (140 W. 62nd St, Room 145), open Monday–Friday, 10 am–8 pm. Our team of student veterans is here to help. Have a quick question? Call us at (212) 636-6433.

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Contact our VA Certifying Officials (Enrolled Students)

Seton Heslin-Scott
Email: [email protected]
Office: 718-817-5905

David Williams

Email: [email protected]

Ursula Duran (Law School)
Email: [email protected]
Office: 212-636-6872


Veteran Quicklinks

 

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Veterans News

Late Nights, Long Commutes, and Lasting Dreams Lead to Fordham Degrees

Late Nights, Long Commutes, and Lasting Dreams Lead to Fordham Degrees

Their paths to a Fordham degree were sometimes long and circuitous, marked by pauses and detours, daily juggling of work and family duties, or other challenges large and small. All …

EatOkra Founder Shines a Light on Black-Owned Restaurants

EatOkra Founder Shines a Light on Black-Owned Restaurants

Army and Air Force veteran Anthony Edwards just might be the only person in the world with an Apple App Store Developer Award and an Impact Award from the James …

Leading the Ramily: Adrienne de la Fuente Takes the Helm of the Alumni Advisory Council

Leading the Ramily: Adrienne de la Fuente Takes the Helm of the Alumni Advisory Council

Next month, Adrienne de la Fuente will bring her deep personal commitment to service to Rams worldwide as the new chair of the Fordham University Alumni Association (FUAA) Advisory Council. …

Spectrum News NY 1: Fordham Veterans’ Center Serves Up Pickleball in Central Park to Bring Vets Together

Spectrum News NY 1: Fordham Veterans’ Center Serves Up Pickleball in Central Park to Bring Vets Together

Adrian Kochanowicz decided the booming trend might be a way to connect veterans beyond those he works with at Fordham’s Veterans’ Center and help them find a community. He and …

Military Families Magazine: Fordham Veterans’ Director Says Families Often Overlooked in Higher Ed

Military Families Magazine: Fordham Veterans’ Director Says Families Often Overlooked in Higher Ed

Matt Butler, a retired Marine and executive director of the University’s Office of Military and Veterans’ Services, explains in this opinion piece how Fordham is stepping up. When I retired …

Fordham Grad, Marine Veteran Receives Navy’s Highest Civilian Award

Fordham Grad, Marine Veteran Receives Navy’s Highest Civilian Award

Media executive Gerry Byrne, a 1966 Fordham grad, decorated Vietnam War veteran, and, in his own words, “just a kid from the Bronx,” was honored with the U.S. Navy’s Distinguished …

Fordham Traditions: How the Victory Bell Came to Signal Success

Fordham Traditions: How the Victory Bell Came to Signal Success

This story is part of a series on the 100th anniversary of Fordham’s historic Rose Hill Gym. Among Fordham’s many rich traditions, the ringing of the Victory Bell outside the …

Editor’s Note: Coach Johnny Bach and the Art of Elevation

Editor’s Note: Coach Johnny Bach and the Art of Elevation

Digging through old Maroon yearbooks for our cover story on the 100th anniversary of the Rose Hill Gym, I recalled the first time I set foot in the iconic Fordham …

Fordham Surges in Rankings of Best Colleges for Vets

Fordham Surges in Rankings of Best Colleges for Vets

Fordham University marks Veterans Day this year with two high national rankings for its commitment to student veterans. In the “Best for Vets” ranking published Monday by Military Times, Fordham …

Where Are They Now? How the Fordham Foundry Helped These Alumni Launch Their Startups

Where Are They Now? How the Fordham Foundry Helped These Alumni Launch Their Startups

Since 2012, the Fordham Foundry has supported scores of students, alumni, faculty, and community members along their journeys as entrepreneurs, from hosting pitch competitions with cash prizes, like the Ram’s …

Fordham Honors Decorated Vietnam War Veteran at Inaugural Military Ball

Fordham Honors Decorated Vietnam War Veteran at Inaugural Military Ball

In 1966, just months after graduating from Fordham College at Rose Hill, Warren T. Gregory enlisted in the Army and, after completing Officer Candidate School, volunteered for service in the …

GI Bill ® is a registered trademark of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

Have a question? Ask a Vet! Call our Veteran Center at (212) 636-6433. Our helpful staff will be happy to help you.