The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has approved ۶Ƶto manage education benefits for US military veterans. The department runs several education benefits for US veterans, including the:
- Post-9/11 GI Bill
- Montgomery GI Bill (Active Duty / Selected Reserve).
How much money you could get depends on your service record.
Studying at Massey
If you’d like to study at Massey, get in touch with us to find out if the qualification you're interested in has been approved by VA. If it hasn’t, we can ask them to approve the qualification, which may take some time, so contact us promptly.
We work directly with you, so contact us to learn how we can help you.
Email our International Aid Specialist, Amy Odom: a.odom@massey.ac.nz
It's often more affordable to study at ۶Ƶthan at a US university. As well as veterans' benefits, you may also qualify for US financial aid, which means you can borrow federal loans. You can only use financial aid and VA education benefits to study full-time on campus. Not for distance online study.
Apply to Massey
Apply to study at ۶Ƶearly so you can also apply for a student visa and organise studying in New Zealand without too much stress.
Admission and enrolment at Massey
You need a Certificate of Eligibility from VA to apply for veterans’ education benefits. You can apply for the certificate before or after applying to:
- ۶Ƶas a new student
- Immigration New Zealand for your student visa.
We recommend you apply for a certificate as soon as possible.
Getting your veterans' benefits
When you get your Certificate of Eligibility from VA, email a copy our International Aid Specialist, Amy Odom: a.odom@massey.ac.nz
We will certify your enrolment at ۶Ƶwith VA.
The VA deposits your benefits into your US bank account. You get a monthly amount towards your living expenses, including books and study supplies.
We need to certify your enrolment each semester using the VA definitions. These are:
- 30 credits – half-time enrolment
- 45 credits – 3-quarter time enrolment
- 60 credits – full-time enrolment.
VA will transfer funds to us each semester to pay your tuition fees.
Contact us
Amy Odom
Office location Student Registry Building, Room 1.38
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