Services for Veterans

• Assisting veteran students in the admission process as freshmen, transfer or graduate students
• According to the Principles of Excellence as stated in Executive Order 13607: Kean University does not, and has never, conducted fraudulent or aggressive recruiting on or off military installations or in any other venue, nor do we misrepresent ourselves, our programs or our mission. We do not pay incentive compensation to anyone for recruiting actions. We meet all state authorization requirements consistent with those issued by the Department of Education.
• Readmission to the University adheres to the polices set forth for Service members in the Federal Student Handbook. Veteran's and Service Members can be readmitted before the end of the add/drop period for each semester.  If you would like file a readmit application, please click on the link Readmission to Kean | Kean University and also inform the CVSS you have submitted a readmit application at veteran@kean.edu.

Find the official Kean University admissions page here: Kean Admissions

For waivers for application fees, late fees, and other fee waivers: Please contact us at veteran@kean.edu

• Ensuring  that veteran students understand and have knowledge of their respective chapters
• Providing information to veteran students during their transfer to Kean University
• Ensuring dependents understand VA policies
• Referring veteran students to various departments on the campus for any needed assistance

We will contact you before the start at each semester to make sure you get certified for the courses you take, including online and summer/winter sections.

To find forms related to Summer I, Summer II, and Fall online certification, find our forms here or contact us for assistance/guidance: CVSS Forms

• Information on job/career fairs and other job opportunities
• Resume preparation services
• Interview training services
• Work-Study opportunities

For further info on tax-exempt work study opportunities, please contact us:

Rosana Silva
Associate Director
Center for Veterans Student Success
Center for Academic Success (CAS), Room 208
Telephone: (908) 737-0486
Fax: (908) 737-0482
Email: silvaros@kean.edu

Procedure for Awarding Military Credit at Kean University

As required by RCW 28B.10.057, Kean University awards academic credit for military training. The awarding of academic credit for military training is intended to be used towards the degree requirements.

The student must be officially enrolled at Kean University and have successfully completed any military training course or program as part of their military service that is:

• Recommended for credit by a national higher education association that provides credit recommendations for military training courses and programs;
• Included in the individual's military transcript issued by any branch of the armed services; or
• Other documented military training or experience.

Enrolled students who are veterans of any branch of the United States Military Services may request credit for military training in two forms. If you are using a chapter of the GI Bill®, you must provide a Joint Services Transcript for evaluation. 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 Web site at benefits.va.gov/gibill. 

Request military training transcript

If you do not have an official copy of your military training transcript, please request one through the following:

• Transcript Evaluation – listed below are the steps and documents you will need to request for South Seattle College to process a transcript evaluation request of your military training.
  • For service members and veterans of the U.S. Army we’ll need a Joint Services Transcript (JST)
  • For service members and veterans of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, we’ll need a Joint Services Transcript (JST)
  • For service members and veterans of the U.S. Air Force, we’ll need a transcript from Air University (formerly the Community College of the Air Force)

For service members and veterans of the U.S. Coast Guard, we’ll need a Joint Services Transcript (JST)

• Attending any veterans affairs partners with ROTC
• Developing advertisement
• Visiting community colleges
• Assisting prospective students throughout the admission process
• Working with faculty and staff on joint recruitment efforts
• Kean University refrains from providing commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based directly or indirectly on securing enrollments or federal financial aid (including Tuition Assistance funds) to any persons or entities engaged in any student recruiting, admission activities, or making decisions regarding the award of student financial assistance.
• Kean University refrains from high-pressure recruitment tactics such as making multiple unsolicited contacts (3 or more), including contacts by phone, email, or in-person, or engage in same-day recruitment and registration for the purpose of securing Service member enrollments. 

For more information on ROTC:

ROTC

• Veterans will receive a deferment on their account until certified for benefits and money received
• Please see the tuition and fee schedule, Tuition and Fees
• Kean V.E.T.S observes the NJ TEAM Act regarding in state tuition for Veterans, NJ TEAM Act

We will contact you before each semester to ensure you are certified for any courses you decide to take

We will assist our student veterans and dependents as best as possible to ensure a smooth university experience and to help you focus on your academics

• Student Veterans Lounge and Resource Center found in Center for Academic Success (CAS) room 110
• Equipped with study and lounging areas with student veteran resources and reading material
• VA Academic Specialists and Social Workers present to assist with veteran and dependent visitors' needs
• Complementary printers, desktop computers, couches, games, and widescreen television
• For more information about the VA Lounge and Resource Center: click here

Every THURSDAY in Center for Academic Success (CAS) Room 210

Bloomfield Vet Center

Guy Vanterpool

Veterans Outreach Program Specialist

2 Broad Street, Suite 703 Bloomfield, NJ 07003

Tel: (973) 748-0980

Cell: (201) 218-9170

Email: guy.vanterpool@va.gov

VA VITAL

John J. Murray

Case Manager, Post 9/11 M2VA Case Management Program

385 Tremont Avenue (116H) East Orange, NJ 07018

Tel: (973) 676-1000 Ext. 20-2033

Cell: (973) 931-0843

Fax: (973) 395-7053

Email: john.murray3@va.gov

VETERANS CRISIS LINE

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 Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.