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Veterans and Reservists Affairs

Applying To Lehman

This section provides some basic information on the best way to begin your academic career at Lehman and how to receive your Veterans benefits.

For important information to help get you started, as well as information on our undergraduate and graduate programs, visit the Lehman College Admissions Office's website.

Lehman College, the only four-year college of the City University of New York located in the Bronx, is a liberal arts college that prides itself on a distinguished faculty and a dynamic student body of diverse backgrounds and ages. More than 90 nationalities are represented among Lehman's students. Classes are offered days, evenings, and weekends to accommodate the schedules of students who continue to work while pursuing degrees.

All students must apply online directly to Lehman through CUNY's online application process.

Requirements to be Considered a Veteran

  • You have engaged in active duty in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard or as a member of the National Guard or Reserves who was called to active duty for purposes other than training, or were a cadet or midshipman at one of the service academies.
  • You were released under a condition other than dishonorable discharge.
  • Students currently serving in the Active Reserve Forces, or who are entitled to benefits accrued in the reserve component, while not technically veterans, are entitled to many benefits.

Resident Tuition Rates

Resident Tuition Rates apply to all members of the armed services on full-time active duty who are stationed in New York State, as well as their spouses and dependent children.

Application Checklist

  • Applied to CUNY before the semester deadline, or applied to college as non-
    matriculated student
  • Filed F.A.F.S.A. before deadline
  • Applied for N.Y.S. T.A.P.
  • Applied for New York National Guard Tuition Benefit before deadline, if applicable
  • Applied for G.I. Bill Benefits, online or by mail
  • COPY of DD214 or DD2384 for certifying official and VA
  • Applied for New York State Vietnam/Persian Gulf Veterans Tuition Award
  • Applied for New York State Veterans Tuition Award, if eligible
Useful Contacts
Office Contact
Lehman College Office of Undergraduate Admissions Shuster Hall, Room 161
Phone: 718-960-8713
Phone: 1-877-Lehman-1 (toll free)
Lehman College Office of Graduate Admissions Shuster Hall, Room 150
Phone: 718-960-8702
Lehman College Office of Veterans and Reservists Affairs Shuster Hall, Room 238
250 Bedford Park Blvd West
Bronx, New York 10468
Phone: 718-960-8441
veterans.affairs@lehman.cuny.edu
CUNY Veterans Affairs http://web.cuny.edu/about/veterans.html
Phone: 646-344-7257
New York State Veterans Affairs http://www.veterans.state.ny.us/
Phone: 888-VETS-NYS (888-838-7697)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs http://www.va.gov/
Phone: 877-222-VETS (877-222-8387)