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Accepted Military Affiliated Student Checklist

Step 1

If you have not done so already, apply for VA education benefits. Once you receive your VA Certificate of Eligibility, please email a copy along with your DD214 (veterans and service members only) to veteranadvising@montclair.edu.

or

Obtain your Commander’s Cerficate if you are NJ National Guard Member. Please email a signed copy to veteranadvising@montclair.edu.

Step 2

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to apply for financial aid. If you have any questions about applying for financial aid please contact the Office of Financial Aid at redhawkcentral@montclair.edu or 973-655-7600.

Step 3

See next steps on the Freshman Student Checklist

or

See next steps on the Transfer Student Checklist.

*Keep checking your @montclair.edu for information on a Veterans and Military Resource Office orientation session.