Military Students at Centenary College
Recruitment Counselors
Undergraduate Students: Lisa Parry
Graduate Students: Irene Wentzell
Contact Telephone: 1-866-753-2789
Contact Email: military@centenarycollege.edu
A Commitment to Service Members
Centenary College is a model for student-centered and personalized education distinguished by a community of diverse students, and dedicated faculty and staff.
As the primary educational and cultural resource for northwest New Jersey, Centenary offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs
Centenary College has led the way for integration of a quality liberal arts education with career preparation for military personnel.
Education Benefits for Military Personnel
Yellow Ribbon Program
Centenary is a participant of the Post 9/11 GI Bill's (Chapter 33) Yellow Ribbon Program. Veterans who qualify for 100% of Chapter 33 may be eligible for free tuition at Centenary College. Under the new GI Bill, veteran students may also receive a book and supply stipend, and a monthly housing allowance.
For students who do not qualify for the Yellow Ribbon Program, Centenary offers:
Veteran's Scholarship
Full time students may receive a Veteran's Scholarship equivalent to 30% of the current tuition.
30% Tuition Reduction
Part time and Graduate students may be entitled to a 30% tuition reduction. This discount applies to all degree and certificate programs.
Admission Requirements
For more information on the application process, please select one of these links:
Documentation Requirements
Certificate of Eligibility
Once you apply for your benefits, you will receive a Certificate of Eligibility letter stating your level of eligibility. If you have not yet applied for education benefits, please visit www.gibill.va.gov to access Veteran's On Line Application (VONAPP).
DD214
Please submit a copy of your Discharge Papers and Separation Documents to our school certifying official.
Official Transcripts
In order to obtain credits for military experience, you must provide official transcripts to you Enrollment counselor.
AARTS: https://aartstranscript.army.mil
SMART: https://smart.navy.mil
Determine your Chapter
The Department of Veterans Affairs handles education benefits pertaining to all veterans and dependents of veterans. Because there are different chapters of service offering assistance programs, please visit www.gibill.va.gov to determine your chapter.
Are you waiting for your VA Education Benefits?
The Department of Veterans Affairs has made funds available for Veteran students who are still awaiting their education benefit claim to be processed. Eligible veterans can receive up to a $3000 advance, which will be recouped from future benefit payments.
If you are a student who applied for one of VA’s education programs and have not yet received your monthly benefit payment for the Fall 2009 term, you can request a one-time advance payment at your local VA Regional Office or through VA’s website, www.va.gov.
Related Education Benefits Links
AARTS: https://aartstranscript.army.mil
This site provides active, veteran and retired Army, National Guard and Reserve members the capability to view a personal copy of their Army American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS) transcript.
CLEP: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html
The College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) gives you the opportunity to receive college credit for what you already know by earning qualifying scores on any of 33 examinations. Earn credit for knowledge you've acquired through independent study, prior course work, on-the-job training, professional development, cultural pursuits, or internships.
DANTES: http://www.dantes.doded.mil/Dantes_web/DANTESHOME.asp
Dantes mission is to support the off-duty, voluntary education programs of the Department of Defense and to conduct special projects and development activities in support of education-related functions of the Department.
DOD: http://www.defense.gov
The official Web site of the United States Department of Defense.
Educational Benefits: http://www.gibill.va.gov
Information covering educational benefits under the GI Bill.
Tip of the Arrow Foundation: http://tipofthearrow.net/
The Tip of the Arrow Foundation is a volunteer organization staffed by highly experienced career counselors. Our target is U.S. veterans of the Global War on Terror. Our aim is to help you transition to civilian work life successfully. Job postings and other information for veterans.
SOC: http://www.soc.aascu.org
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) was created in 1972 to provide educational opportunities to servicemembers who, because they frequently moved from place to place, had trouble completing college degrees. SOC functions in cooperation with 15 higher education associations, the Department of Defense, and Active and Reserve Components of the Military Services to expand and improve voluntary postsecondary education opportunities for servicemembers worldwide.
SMART: https://smart.navy.mil
The Web site of the Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript.
Veteran's Administration: http://www.va.gov
The official Web site of the US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Alyson DiChiara
Alyson DiChiara
"I enlisted in the Air Force July 7, 2003. I was assigned to the career field of Aircraft Structural Maintenance. After six weeks of basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and four months of technical school at NAS Pensacola, Florida, I was off to my first base, Royal Air Force Lakenheath in the United Kingdom. I spent two years at RAF Lakenheath working on F-15 Strike Eagle aircraft.
Upon completion of my tour at RAF Lakenheath, I was given orders to McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey. At McGuire AFB I worked on KC-10’s and C-17’s. When my enlistment ended July 7, 2007, I moved up to Sussex County, New Jersey and enrolled at Centenary College.
I initially chose Centenary College because it was the perfect size school for me. Once I began my first semester, I started getting involved with the school's many clubs and organizations. I was impressed with the professional backgrounds my professors possessed.
Centenary College has been a great fit for me. This May I will be graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management and Marketing."
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