Recruitment Incentive & Retention Program (RIRP)
Deadlines
- Fall Semester: August 15
- Spring Semester: December 15
- Go to the RIRP application website (linked above)
- Read the website page to understand the eligibility and requirements
- Complete the RIRP application form (MOU and DMNA form 96-1)
- Complete FAFSA and obtain the student aid report
- Complete TAP and obtain the TAP Award certification
- You will need the letter of Acceptance from the college/ university
- Email all 4 documents to the Education Service Representative
- RIRP Application (MOU & DMNA Form 96-1)
- FAFSA Student Aid Report
- NY State TAP Award Certification
- College/ University Acceptance Letter
Note: You will need Tax information. Note: Do not fill out anything below your signature.
FAFSA: Student Aid Report instructions
- Go to the FAFSA website
- Log into FAFSA
- Scroll down to “You Can Also”
- Select: “Print Student Aid Report”
- Select: “View Student Aid Report (PDF)” and save it to your computer
NY State Tap Award Instructions
- Go to the HESC website
- Go to “review my NYS Finical Aid Information”
- Log in to your account
- Next to “Tuition Assistance Program” select “Details”
- Screen shot or save page! You will need the information that is listed under “NYS tuition Assistance Program”
GI Bill Application
GI Bill (Chapters 30, 33, 35 and 1606) Application
GI Bill Eligibility Information
Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (Chapter 30)
Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)
Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35)
VA Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31)
GI Bill Calculator
*For assistance in navigating the GI application process, please email our Military & Academic Coach.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website.
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The VA has launched the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship program for students training in high demand STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields. The Rogers STEM Scholarship will provide up to nine months of additional Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits (to a maximum of $30,000) to qualifying Veterans and Fry Scholars seeking an undergraduate STEM degree or who have earned a STEM degree and are seeking a teaching certification.
The VALOR Scholar Award honors Veterans and their Advancement in Leadership Opportunities and Resilience by granting up to $1,000 toward books and supplies, tuition or housing. The VALOR Scholar Award is intended for a student at Alfred University in fields leading to careers that focus on psychology, counseling and mentoring. All US Veterans will be encouraged to apply for the award based on financial need and leadership potential.
For more information on how to apply, please email our Military & Academic Coach.