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.

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

• 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

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.