The Veterans Tuition Awards, managed by the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC), awards are for full-time study and part-time study for eligible Veterans matriculated at an undergraduate or graduate degree-granting institution or in an approved vocational training program in New York State.
10 Year Rule: This rule stipulates that VA cannot entirely revoke your rating for a condition that you have had for a sustained period of 10 years. It is possible for VA to reduce the rating, however, based on evidence gathered from C&P exams.
Top-up allows VA to reimburse an individual for all or a portion of the charges for a course or courses that are not reimbursed under certain military education programs.
Employee Education System (EES) — EES partners with VA, VHA program offices, and Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) to provide quality workforce education and training. EES also offers accredited courses and programs, in association with 17 national and two state accrediting bodies.
VA education benefits help Veterans, service members, and their qualified family members with needs like paying college tuition, finding the right school or training program, and getting career counseling. Learn how to apply for and manage the education and training benefits you've earned.
Tuition reimbursement is available to M/C employees for educational course work that is categorized as either job-related or career-related and offered by approved schools or organizations.
Tuition reimbursement amount is now $5,000 for employees in certain bargaining units.