Welcome to the Colonel Nathan Hunsinger Jr. Veteran and Military Services Center
As a veteran or member of the military, you and your family will find the support and programming needed to achieve educational and professional success at DeSales University.
The Office of Veterans and Military Services offers dedicated academic, career, and wellness support. Here, you will find community and knowledgeable staff ready to connect you to essential resources.
How to Apply for VA or Military Educational Benefits
Students who have served or are currently serving our country through military service can take advantage of education benefits available through Veterans Affairs Educational Benefits and or their Military Branch of Service Educational Office.
Step 1
Apply to your academic program of choice at DeSales University.
Step 2
Apply online for VA Educational Benefits via the Department of Veterans Affairs.
It takes approximately 30- days for the VA to process online applications. Once the Department of Veterans Affairs has determined your eligibility, you will receive a Certificate of Eligibility in the mail or via email.
For those using Military Educational Benefits, please contact the education officer of your unit to apply for your Notice of Basic Eligibility.
Step 3
Apply for federal student aid, complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). DeSales University's School Code: 003986.
Step 4
Once accepted to DeSales, submit a copy of your DD 214 and/or Certificate of Eligibility or Notice of Basic Eligibility to:
- Wendy Badman, Director of Veterans and Military Services
Veterans Affairs School Certifying Official
DeSales University
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034
Step 5
Register for courses using the login information provided by your academic program. All student veterans, military service members or dependents enrolled at DeSales University who utilize VA and Military educational benefits must complete and submit a DeSales Enrollment Certification Request Form every semester. It is important to complete this form in a timely manner to ensure your benefits are not delayed..
*For questions about billing or invoices received, please contact treasurer@desales.edu.
Financing Your Education
DeSales is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Qualifying students can receive $24,000 in gift aid.
DeSales will offer $24,000 in institutional gift aid for up to 50 students per academic year who qualify for the Post 9-11 GI BIll Benefits and meet the 100 percent benefit rate (based on service requirements). *
Additionally, VA will match each additional dollar that an institution contributes toward an eligible student's established charges, up to the difference between the student's VA benefit and the total cost of established charges.
For more information, see the Yellow Ribbon Program website.
Contact Information
Yellow Ribbon Program Coordinator
Joyce Farmer
Director of Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office, Dooling Hall, Room 144
e: Joyce.Farmer@desales.edu
p: 610.282.1100 ext. 1208
*DeSales University has entered into an agreement with the Department of Veterans Affairs
Resources & Support
We'll gladly review your military service transcript as well as any prior college courses to apply credits to your DeSales degree requirements whenever possible, using the American Council on Education recommendations and in accordance with the University’s guidelines, up to 75-credits.*
The first step to earning credit is to obtain your official Joint Services transcript:
DeSales offers CLEP testing, too. CLEP is a simple and efficient way for you to get college credit for self-acquired knowledge. Learn more about CLEP testing.
*Since 1954, the American Council on Education has evaluated military training programs for college credit with recommendations published in the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Forces. The guide evaluates courses and training with regards to contact hours and content. DeSales reviews all such work on an individual basis using the ACE recommendations as a guide. Transfer of credit is made in accordance with official DeSales University transfer policy as outlined in the current DeSales University Undergraduate Catalog.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has the most up-to-date and comprehensive information about your veterans benefits.
An alliance of Lehigh Valley higher ed schools that collaborate to better train, educate, and support veterans.
Evaluates military training programs for college credit.
Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council
Serves Lehigh Valley veterans, serving military (active or reserve component), and their families by harnessing and integrating existing resources—or creating them when necessary.
Isakson & Roe Requirements — Section 1018 of Public Law 116-315
Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020, adds new requirements for educational institutions participating in the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs. These new provisions became effective June 15, 2021 and applied to Institutions of Higher Learning and Non-College Degree institutions on August 1, 2021. Many of the requirements are consistent with the requirements of the Principles of Excellence, currently in Executive Order 13607; however, there are requirements in addition to those embodied in the Principles of Excellence which schools must also satisfy to maintain approval for GI Bill® participation.
Schools must provide a covered individual (a student using benefits under chapter 30, 31, 32, 33, or 35 of title 38, U.S.C., or chapter 1606 of title 10, U.S.C.) with a personalized shopping sheet that contains:
Estimated total cost of the course that includes tuition, fees, books, supplies, and any other additional costs.
- Cost of Attendance for Undergraduate Students
- Net Price Calculator for Undergraduate Students
- Cost of Attendance for Graduate Students
- Cost of Attendance for Adult Studies Students
Estimated cost of living expenses.
- All estimated cost of living expenses are included in the Cost of Attendance pages listed above.
Other types of federal financial aid, not administered by the VA that are offered by the institution, that the individual may be qualified to receive.
- Financial Aid and Scholarships for Undergraduate Students
- Financial Aid and Scholarships for Graduate Students
- Financial Aid and Scholarships for Adult Studies Students
The College Financing Plan
The College Financing Plan helps prospective students easily compare costs and financial aid from different schools, making it easier to decide where to attend. For those with access to the MyDSU student portal, the CFP can be accessed via the Financial Aid Checklist in WebAdvisor Self-Service. Admissions staff may also generate and send a CFP to students who cannot access it via the student portal.
The CFP is available to new students indicating on the admissions application an intent to use VA and Military benefits and to continuing students using VA and Military benefits within 15 days of a subsequent change in tuition rates during an academic year.
The CFP presented is an estimate only and may not accurately reflect VA or Military Educational benefit awards. It is based on either a student indicating an intent to use benefits on the admissions application or for continuing students that previously used benefits at DeSales. Initial estimates are based on full-time attendance.
VA estimated benefits do not appear as a financial aid award. Please reach out to the Financial Aid Office for additional information.
Estimated amount of student loan debt the individual would have upon graduation.
- College Navigator
- Loan Information for Undergraduate Students
- Loan Information for Graduate Students
- Loan Information for Adult Studies Students
Information regarding graduation rates.
- View "Student Outcomes" section of Consumer Information and Student Right-to-Know
Information regarding the acceptance of transfer credits, including military credits.
Other information to facilitate comparison by the individual about aid packages offered by different educational institutions.
The ‘Paying for College’ Web Page
This site can be used by prospective students to enter the names of up to three schools and receive detailed financial information on each one and to enter actual financial aid award information. The tool can be accessed at: http://www.consumerfinance.gov/paying-for-college.
The College Scorecard
A consumer planning tool and resource to assist prospective students and their families as they evaluate options in selecting a school. The College Scorecard is located at: http://collegecost.ed.gov/scorecard.
The College Navigator
A consumer tool that provides school information to include tuition and fees, retention and graduation rates, use of financial aid, student loan default rates, and features a cost calculator and school comparison tool. The College Navigator is located at: http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator.
The Net Price Calculator
By completing our Net Price Calculator, you will be able to estimate your costs to attend, as well as explore the grants, scholarships, and other aid programs you may be eligible to receive. The Net Price Calculator is located at: https://gmu.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx.
GI Bill® Comparison Tool
A helpful tool to explore the right fit for your educational goal and benefits use. The tool is located at: https://www.va.gov/gi-bill-comparison-tool/.
Upcoming Events
Office of Veterans and Military Services
Contact
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610-282-1100 x2075 -
wendy.badman@desales.edu -
215 Dooling Hall
