Veterans' Fee Waiver for Graduate Degree Applicants

In order to receive your Veterans' Fee Waiver for a graduate degree program, follow these instructions:

1. Create an online application account.

2. In the Personal Information section, click "yes" to the question "Are you a veteran?".

3. Complete your application, but do not proceed to the submit screen.

4. Submit a Veterans Fee Waiver request by e-mail to admissions@sps.cuny.edu.

The request MUST include:

  • Full Name (same as on the application)
  • Intended program of study
  • Intended Enrollment
  • Date of Birth

5. Send proof* of your veteran/military status to us via:

  • E-mail: send to admissions@sps.cuny.edu.
  • Mail:
    CUNY School of Professional Studies
    Office of Admissions
    Attn: Veterans' Fee Waiver
    119 West 31st Street New York, NY 10001

6. You will be informed of the outcome of your request via email.

*Proof required includes a copy of ANY ONE of the following:

  1. DD-214
  2. Current military ID card
  3. Deployment or pre-separation orders
  4. Spouses of veterans must provide Form 1173/1173-1 as proof of military affiliation.