Aid and Scholarships

Below are scholarship and aid options for military affiliated students.

 If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to a VA School Certifying Official in the Registrar’s Office.

Federal and State Financial Aid

Depending on your VA benefits, you might be eligible for additional assistance through Federal and State Aid. The VA Benefits with Financial Aid (PDF) outlines some of the various scenarios. If you are still not able to find an answer, please feel free to reach out to a VA School Certifying Official in the Registrar’s Office.

You can Apply for Financial Aid by completing a FASFA and New York State TAP application. If you have questions about the financial aid application process, contact a member of our Financial Aid Office.

Recruitment Incentive & Retention Program (RIRP)

The Recruitment Incentive & Retention Program (RIRP) is a New York State program designed to recruit and retain members for the State Military Forces (Army, Air National Guard and Naval Militia). This competitive program will pay the cost of tuition up to SUNY tuition rates per semester. Please contact your appropriate Education Service Representative to determine eligibility.

If you are eligible, please contact the Cashier's Office to request a RIRP Deferral. You will need to pay for any fees when the RIRP deferral is signed. 

HVCC Military Active Duty Scholarship

The Hudson Valley Community College Military Active Duty Scholarship provides financial assistance for active duty service members in support of their educational goals. The Military Active Duty Scholarship application must be completed and signed by both the student and the commanding officer and submitted to the Registrar’s Office prior to the first day of classes for the term in which the scholarship is being used. To obtain the scholarship application, please reach out to the Registrar’s Office. The terms of the scholarship are as follows:

• An eligible recipient must currently be on active duty in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and meet criteria to qualify for military Tuition Assistance (TA).
• The scholarship is not available to a student who currently holds an associate degree or higher from any institution.
• A student must be matriculated and currently pursuing a degree or certificate at Hudson Valley.
• Courses may be offered in any format but must be required for program completion (repeats not authorized).
• Students must re-apply for the scholarship each semester.
• Applicants are expected to complete the registration process by the tuition due date. The scholarship will be available as a credit to students who submit an approved application by the tuition due date. Students submitting approved applications after the tuition due date must make alternative arrangements for bill payment.
• The total amount of the scholarship cannot exceed $4,500 within an academic year.
• The scholarship will cover tuition only; students will be responsible for fees and other costs.
• Students may not receive additional funds meant to pay tuition, including but not limited to Post-9/11 GI Bill tuition payment, NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP & APTS) and Veteran’s Tuition Award (VTA).
• Students may not use VA education benefits under Chapter 1606 (MGIB-Selected Reserve) or 1607 (Reserve Educational Assistant Program) in conjunction with this scholarship.

HVCC Foundation Scholarships

The Hudson Valley Community College Foundation offers numerous scholarships for veterans and military-connected students. Visit the  Scholarship Program page to explore available scholarships.

External Military Affiliated Scholarship Opportunities

For Military Spouse & Dependent

• Anchor Scholarship Foundation
• Air Force Aid Society
• Dolphin Scholarship Foundation
• Folds of Honor
• Wings Over America

For Military Dependent

• American Legion Legacy Scholarship
• Fallen Patriots
• Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund
• Gilman-McCain Scholarship
• Iraq & Afghanistan Service Grant
• Major General James Ursano Scholarship
• Marines Corps Scholarship
• Navy League of the United States
• No Greater Sacrifice
• The Tailhook Educational Foundation

For Military Spouse

• Mrs. Patty Shinseki Scholarship Program
• National Military Family Association

For Veteran

• Captain James Ahn Scholarship
• Don & Virginia Prince Scholarship (MENSA)
• Energy Polymer Group (EPG) Veterans Scholarship
• Hill & Ponton Veterans Scholarships
• Student Veterans of America (SVA)
• VFW’s "Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship"

For Veteran & Dependent

• The Behan Law Group Military Veteran Scholarship
• National Guard Educational Foundation (NGEF)

For Veteran & Spouse

• AVECO Scholarship Program
• Pat Tillman Foundation

For Veteran, Spouse & Dependent

• AMVETS Scholarship Programs
• Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA)
• Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship
• Fleet Reserve Association Education Foundation
• Marines’ Memorial Association & Foundation
• Military Order Of The Purple Heart Scholarship Program
• Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
• Paralyzed Veterans of America
• Veterans United Foundation