Veteran Benefits

Pending Payment Compliance

In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679(e), Quinnipiac University adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from VA. Quinnipiac University will not:

  • Prevent the student’s enrollment;
  • Assess a late penalty fee to the student;
  • Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding;
  • Deny the student access to any resources (access to classes, libraries or other institutional facilities).

However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be required to:

  • Produce the VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) by the first week of class;
  • Provide a written request to be certified;
  • Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Air Force ROTC (Detachment 009)

Quinnipiac students meeting Air Force requirements may participate in Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) as a cross-town student/cadet at Yale University.

The AFROTC program is available to Quinnipiac University students at Yale University’s main campus in New Haven. Through the AFROTC program, Quinnipiac University students, without paying extra tuition, can pursue a commission as an officer in the United States Air Force or Space Force. The first-year and sophomore courses carry no military obligation and are open to all students. Air Force ROTC scholarships also are available for qualified students. These scholarships pay up to full tuition and fees, as well as money for books and a monthly tax-free stipend. Visit the Air Force ROTC Scholarship website for more information concerning scholarships.

Students enroll in a four-year or three-year (if they join at the start of sophomore year) AFROTC sequence. Students commute to New Haven on the days listed below for AFROTC-specific classes and events. Up to 17 credits may be transferred to Quinnipiac and counted toward degree requirements as free electives.

Qualified students should contact the AFROTC office at 203-432-9431, at airforce@yale.edu or visit the Yale AFROTC website.

AFROTC Courses (contact Det 009 for course schedule)

  • USAF 101/102 “The Foundations of the USAF”
    Thursdays, 1–1:50 p.m. or Fridays, 10:15–11:05 a.m.
  • USAF 201/202 “The Evolution of Air & Space Power”
    Thursdays, noon–12:50 p.m. or Fridays, 11:15–12:05 p.m.
  • USAF 301/302 “USAF Leadership Studies”
    Tuesdays, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
  • USAF 411/414 “National Security Affairs/Prep for Active Duty”
  • Leadership Laboratory—Thursdays, 7:30–9:10 a.m.
  • Physical Training—Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6–7 a.m.

Army ROTC

The Army ROTC program is available to Quinnipiac University students at the University of New Haven’s (UNH) campus in West Haven. The program is open to all physically qualified students who are U.S. citizens and meet other specific requirements. Students are required to be non-matriculated at UNH and enrolled in MSL-1101 (Military Science) with lab as well as physical training 3 days per week. Successful completion of the program can qualify the student for a commission in the United States Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard. Potential students are required to interview with Army ROTC leadership prior to acceptance. For more information, contact the Army ROTC Recruiting Office at 203-931-2930 or visit the UNH Army ROTC website. Visit the Army ROTC Scholarship website for more information concerning scholarships.