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Your Next Chapter Starts at Bryant
Your military experience has prepared you to lead. At Bryant University, we're committed to helping veterans, active-duty service members, and their families build on that experience through a personalized education, dedicated support, and opportunities to achieve their academic and career goals.
No. 1 for Veterans in the North
Best Colleges for Veterans – Regional Universities (North)
Bryant is proud to be recognized as the No. 1 regional university in the North for veterans by U.S. News & World Report. This recognition reflects our commitment to supporting military-affiliated students as they pursue their education and prepare for what's next.
Supporting Your Education
Bryant honors the service of veterans and military personnel by helping eligible students access educational benefits. As a participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program, Bryant provides additional financial assistance to qualifying students receiving Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits.
Through the program, eligible students may receive 100% tuition coverage when combined with their qualifying VA benefits. Yellow Ribbon benefits are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information about eligibility and available benefits, visit the VA website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about applying for military education benefits, maintaining your eligibility and using your benefits at Bryant.
How do I apply for benefits through the military?
First, you will need to complete the VA application for educational benefits. If you are found to be eligible, you’ll receive a Certificate of Eligibility (or Notice of Eligibility), which you can submit to the Registrar’s Office, care of kdrezek@bryant.edu.
First, you will need to complete the VA application for educational benefits. If you are found to be eligible, you’ll receive a Certificate of Eligibility (or Notice of Eligibility), which you can submit to the Registrar’s Office, care of kdrezek@bryant.edu.
What happens once I submit my Certificate of Eligibility?
We will verify your enrollment each semester. You may also need to verify enrollment online using the WAVE program in order to receive benefits (currently, only Chapter 30, 1606, or 1607).
We will verify your enrollment each semester. You may also need to verify enrollment online using the WAVE program in order to receive benefits (currently, only Chapter 30, 1606, or 1607).
What happens if I have to make a change in my veteran status?
You are responsible for reporting any change in enrollment or directory information, as this information must be reported to the VA to keep your record current.
You are responsible for reporting any change in enrollment or directory information, as this information must be reported to the VA to keep your record current.
Can I receive outside assistance in addition to my veteran benefits?
Yes, you are responsible for reporting all outside assistance (scholarship, tuition assistance from an employer, etc.) to the Financial Aid Office as soon as that information is available to you, as this may affect your total benefit.
Yes, you are responsible for reporting all outside assistance (scholarship, tuition assistance from an employer, etc.) to the Financial Aid Office as soon as that information is available to you, as this may affect your total benefit.
Are veterans’ family members eligible for benefits?
Any Veterans Administration program is available to eligible veterans and/or their dependents. Contact your local Veterans Administration Office if you feel you meet these requirements:
- Children, spouses, widows, or widowers of veterans who died or were permanently/totally disabled in or as a result of service in the armed forces of the United States.
- Children of servicemen or servicewomen missing in action, or prisoners of war for more than 90 days.
- Qualified veterans who were on continuous active duty for at least 181 days ending after January 1, 1965, or people currently on active duty.
Any Veterans Administration program is available to eligible veterans and/or their dependents. Contact your local Veterans Administration Office if you feel you meet these requirements:
- Children, spouses, widows, or widowers of veterans who died or were permanently/totally disabled in or as a result of service in the armed forces of the United States.
- Children of servicemen or servicewomen missing in action, or prisoners of war for more than 90 days.
- Qualified veterans who were on continuous active duty for at least 181 days ending after January 1, 1965, or people currently on active duty.