We are deeply committed to providing veterans with quality assistance and guidance throughout their academic career.
The Change of Mission Program helps veterans in transition from military service to a college setting. Sussex has proudly assisted veterans, activity duty personnel, and their dependents personnel with their education since 1982.
We offer a network of support for our veterans!
The Veterans Services Office has a dedicated staff member who works personally with veterans to help them navigate and maximize VA benefits.
If you are a veteran, dependent of a deceased or disabled veteran, or active duty military member, you may be eligible to receive monthly educational assistance from the Veterans Administration while enrolled at Sussex. In addition to assistance with GI benefits, we take pride in providing special personalized attention to all veterans and their families.
On the Application under Admission Status, please choose Veteran Student. Once your application is processed, you will be issued a student ID number. For questions contact Admissions, 973-300-2223.
To apply for the Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill, Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill, Chapter 1606 MGIB-SR or Chapter 35 Survivors and Dependents Assistance-Education and Training, or to update your current education benefits, visit https://www.vets.gov/.
Official copies of military transcripts or transcripts from prior institutions students have attended can be sent to the Registrar’s office at Sussex for evaluation. For VA Education Benefits to be certified, all prior transcripts must be on file at Sussex.
The Veterans Services Office provides concierge service for veterans, dependents, and active duty service members to ensure students receive essential information and connect with other offices and services on campus.
In addition, the Veteran Services Coordinator serves as the Primary School Certifying Official for VA Education Benefits, and the primary POC for Army Tuition Assistance. For a student to use their VA/DOD education benefits, they must connect with this office! Please contact the Veterans Service Coordinator, Jay Christy at jchristy@sussex.edu or 973-300-2109 to get started!
Visit the Advising and Counseling Center to discuss your academic plan and to register for classes. Located in the Administration Building (B), Room B206. See hours of operation.
If you meet ANY of the below criteria, be sure to bring this documentation with you when you visit the Center
Visit www.fafsa.gov to apply. The Sussex School Code is 025688. Once you complete your FAFSA and register for classes, contact the Financial Aid Office to determine the status of your aid, 973-300-2225.
If you have any additional payments to make, tuition payments can be made online or in person. Pay-as-you-go Payment Plans are also available. Contact the Bursar’s Office, bursar@sussex.edu, 973-300-2106.
Get Your Student Photo ID: Stop by the Security Office in the Student Center (D) Building during regular hours to have your photograph taken and get your Student ID. Bring a photo ID and proof of registration for verification.
Activate your Sussex Online Tools: Once you register, you will be issued a student email account and My Sussex login. Set up your student email immediately to receive important college-related information.
My Sussex is the online student portal which will give you easy access to your
Attend New Student Orientation: Connect to our campus! Students are required to participate in the Fall/Spring Orientation that will help you begin your education at Sussex. This half-day event is filled with a motivational speaker, meeting new classmates and getting to know our campus! Don’t miss it!
