Veteran Affairs

Rutgers University - Newark is approved by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs for the certification of VA educational assistance benefits for eligible individuals. 

It is also a participating New Jersey public Institution of Higher Learning in the N.J. National Guard Tuition Program. 

Please contact the Office of Veteran Affairs to learn about utilizing your veteran and military education benefits at RU-N. 

The Office of Veteran Affairs has several programs and initiatives that aim to help veteran and military students transition on and off campus, and to educate the campus community as well. 

• VITAL: A partnership between Rutgers University – Newark and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership (VITAL) program provides a variety of services to veterans on campus. Among them are increased access to high-quality mental health resources and supportive services at VA and developing pathways to provide appropriate referrals to on-campus services and resources, such as peer support, crisis intervention, and services for students with disabilities requiring special accommodations. 

• Department of Veterans Affairs Work Study Allowance: Veteran and military students who are enrolled at the full-time or 3/4-time rate and utilizing their GI Bill benefits can participate in the program and serve their fellow students in the Office of Veteran Affairs. 

• Rutgers Student Veterans Organization (RSVO): Providing opportunities for military-affiliated students and their supporters to network and serve their community. 

• Priority Registration: Eligibility for priority registration is available for most of RU-N's veteran- and military-affiliated students, depending on their status and school affiliation. 

• Veteran & Military Cultural Competency Training: Working to narrow the veteran & military-civilian gap by educating and encouraging discussion and learning among campus partners. 

From providing on-campus and community partner resources, to recognizing veteran and military students for their achievements, the Office of Veteran Affairs provides a variety of involvement opportunities. 

• 9/11 Day of Remembrance - To honor the members of the Rutgers community who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001, the Office of Veteran Affairs hosts a memorial event to help the campus keep their memories fresh. 

• Biannual U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Resource Fair - Every semester, the Office of Veteran Affairs invites various service providers from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on campus to offer veteran/military-affiliated students, staff, and faculty direct access to their services. 

• Veteran & Military Commencement Gala - The Office of Veteran Affairs is excited to celebrate all graduating veteran/military-affiliated students at the end of the academic year, along with their families and staff and administrators.