Military-Supportive GI Bill® Approved and Yellow Ribbon Program Colleges Online and in New Jersey

Chances are, if you hail from the Garden State, you know a person or two serving in our nation’s armed forces. After all, it’s home to the massive Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, the nation’s only tri-service joint base with every branch of service and component represented. According to ASA Fort Dix Commander Colonel Jon A. Brierton, JBMDL is New Jersey’s second largest employer, behind the New Jersey state government.

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Southern New Hampshire University

Featured Program: SNHU has been helping military service members reach their goals for nearly 80 years—from those coming home from WWII, to those still serving around the globe. See all the ways we can help you maximize your benefits, save time, and save money on the path to your next transition.

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UMass Global

Featured Program: Educating members of the military is at the root of who we are. It’s how we got started more than 65 years ago — providing outreach education to Marines stationed at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro — and our dedication to supporting U.S. service members, veterans, and their families has grown ever since. Military Times ranked us 14th nationwide for primarily online institutions and 19th in the western region in 2023.

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And if you call New Jersey home, you – or someone you love – was likely a recipient of the state’s military efforts during 2012’s Hurricane Sandy. It was all hands on deck for this natural disaster of epic proportions, with more than 2,200 soldiers and airmen taking part in the largest domestic mobilization in New Jersey National Guard (NJNG) history.

The effort was herculean in scale. Large convoys of NJNG soldiers and airmen rescued more than 7,000 people as rising waters left them stranded. The NJNG also coordinated fuel delivery for first responders, and operated shelters and the delivery of meals and basic necessities to displaced residents. And they did it all while clearing more than 300 miles of debris from power lines.

While this type of large-scale disaster doesn’t happen every day, it shines a light on the value of our nation’s soldiers during times of need and the kind of life-changing experience a career in the military can provide.

Whether you’re a service member or a recently discharged vet, you know that serving in the military comes with exciting education benefits.

We’re here to help you learn which education benefits you’re eligible for and exactly how to access them.

New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NJDMAVA) Military Education Benefits

While you’ll have a host of educational benefits available to you through the GI Bill® and the Yellow Ribbon Program, you’ll also find a nice selection of state-level benefits at your disposable as an eligible service member, veteran, or a dependent of one. Plus, New Jersey has its share of military friendly colleges and programs that ensure a smooth ride to an undergraduate or graduate degree.

The New Jersey Department of Military and Veteran Affairs (NJDMAVA) is home to no less than 23 regional Veterans Services Offices (VSOs) that are there to assist you and your dependents with VA claims and services. The VSOs are staffed with knowledgeable Veterans Service Officers who are trained to provide superior assistance regarding issues such as employment, counseling, housing, medical services, social services, and more. Through your regional VSO, you can learn how the state educational benefits that align with those offered at the federal level and how to set a plan into motion to begin receiving the benefits you’re entitled to as a current or retired service member.