1. Military veterans and active military members do not have to pay the CUNY Admissions Application fee.n2. Military veterans are eligible for PELL Grants, S.E.O.G. (Secondary Opportunity Grant) and College work Study.n3. Military veterans are not eligible for N.Y.S. TAP (Tuition Assistance Program) and GI Bill.n4. Military Veterans in N.Y.S. may be entitled to the N.Y.S. Veterans Tuition Award (NYSVTA). To see if you qualify, and for more information, visit Veterans Tuition Awards on the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation website at http://www.hesc.ny.gov/.n

The Forever GI Bill: Effective October 1, 2011. Individuals only enrolled in distance learning (on-line) courses were eligible for an MHA (Monthly Housing Allowance) equal to 50% of the national average of all BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) rates. As of August 10, 2023, this is $1,054.50 or less.nCurrently, BCC does not participate in the TA (Tuition Assistance) program for active-duty personnel.