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Financial Aid for Veterans

Federal, state and institutional student financial aid programs are available to cover your cost of attendance.  Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step in determining your eligibility for most financial aid programs.  Please review the information found throughout the OSFA website to learn more about the financial aid programs and processes.

Veterans Educational Programs

Federal and state veterans educational programs are available for active duty service members and veterans of the U.S. Armed Services, and in some cases, the dependents of service members.  Resources received through most federal veterans educational programs do not affect financial aid eligibility.  The following links provide additional information on these programs and the processes that must be followed to utilize these benefits.

Processing Steps for Students Receiving VA Benefits

Additional Veteran Information