Veterans Services
Office Hours - Monday through Friday: 09:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Student Center Building, Room 286
Mission Statement
The Office of Veteran and Military Services at SUNY Westchester Community College is committed to providing veterans and Reserve component personnel, as well as active duty, family members, and dependents, the support they need through a variety of programs and services, intended to make a seamless transition into the college environment. Military-connected students are encouraged and supported to strengthen their existing foundation built through their military careers with additional career and internship opportunities, utilizing campus, community and national resources.
The college is devoted to assisting veterans and their dependents reach personal, professional and academic goals, and is committed to guide each from admissions to graduation, and beyond. Westchester Community College and the Veterans Resource Office is a participating college for both the executive order 13607 and 8 keys to veterans’ success, establishing principles of excellence for educational institutions serving service members, veterans, spouses, and other family members.
For more information, contact:
SFC Ricardo Garcia
Associate Director | VA School Certifying Official
US ARMY RET. | OIF Disabled Combat Veteran
Phone: 914-606-6303
Office: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
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Education Benefits and Resources
Veterans, Active-Duty Service Members, Reservists, and eligible dependents may qualify for a variety of education benefits administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
New York State education benefits are also available to eligible Veterans and Service Members, including Air and Army National Guard members using Army Ignited and AI Portal.