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Congratulations! You've been admitted to Rider University.

Here are the next steps for new students:

1. The Dr. Eugene Marsh Center for Veterans and Military Affairs

  • Know Your GI Bill® Options (GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.)
    GI Bill®l: 888-442-4551 (va.gov)
    (Ch. 1606, 1607, 30, 31, 33, 35)
    • ROTC/OCS
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  • Upload Documents
    • DD 214 Member 4 copy
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  • Certificate/Letter of Eligibility (COE/LOE)
    Apply online at va.gov

2. Admissions Office

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  • Joint Service Transcript
  • Send ALL Transcripts
    • High School/GED*
    • All other colleges/universities
  • Resume*
  • Interview/Audition*
  • Letters of Recommendation*
  • Essay*
  • Standardized Testing

3. Academic Advising

  • Complete Transcript Evaluation
  • ALL: An advisor will be assigned depending on school and major. Attach program audit sheet (credits accepted) & 2/4 year class plan

4. Testing and Orientation

  • Placement Exams*:
    • English
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  • Attend Orientation*

5. School Certifying Official

  • Sue Stefanick, Registrar's Office
    • Current COE/LOE
    • DD 214 Member 4 copy
    • Rider Permission to Certify Form

6. One-Stop Services

  • Financial Aid
    • FAFSA (Optional)
    • Research Veterans & Military Grants/Scholarships
    • Check myRider Portal (Student Tab, Financial Aid)
  • Bursar - Assistance Programs
    • NJ Div of Voc Rehab (DVR)
    • US Dept of Veteran Affairs – VR&E (Chap 31) To obtain voucher for Tuition Assistance (TA):
      • ArmyIgnitED
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      • Book Store Vouchers*
      • Health Insurance waived? 
      • Financial Agreement accepted? 
      • COVID Agreement accepted?
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9. Public Safety

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10. Return to The Dr. Eugene Marsh Center for Veterans and Military Affairs

  • Interview with VMAO Coordinator

* if required

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Sue Stefanick

Registrar; School Certifying Official

stefanic [at] rider.edu

609-896-5066

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