Military and Veteran Student Admissions

Molloy University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.  Molloy also has program accreditation for programs in medical related fields such as Nursing, Cardiovascular Technology, Respiratory Care as well as in Counseling and related Educational and Business Programs.  The list can be found here:

The college does not penalize military students for early withdrawal if a reservist or active duty enlisted service member is called to active duty, taking them away from campus. The student may withdraw from courses without academic penalties.

Activations and Readmission of Service Members Returning to the College After Active Duty

If a student is activated during a semester, there are a number of options available depending upon the time and length of the activation. Students should first discuss their activation with the Office of the Registrar, as well as with their instructors, who in turn will consult with the Office of Academic Affairs in order to determine the best course of action. The options available range from special arrangements for make-up work, to an incomplete grade, to withdrawal from a course or semester.

Unless precluded by military necessity, a student must provide oral or written notice of a uniformed service obligation to the Office of the Registrar as far in advance of their activation day as possible.

A returning student will be permitted to re-enroll in the next class(es) scheduled in the same academic program, unless the student requests a later date of re-enrollment or agrees to enroll into a different program. A returning student will be readmitted into the same academic program the student was enrolled in prior to the military service obligation. If the exact program no longer exists, the student will be admitted to the program that is most similar, unless the student requests or agrees to admission to a different program. Returning students will be re-enrolled with the same enrollment status, number of completed credit hours, and academic standing as they had during their last academic year of attendance.

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Return of Unearned Tuition Assistance Funds

Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is awarded to a student under the assumption that the student will attend school for the entire period for which the assistance is awarded. When a student withdraws, the student may no longer be eligible for the full amount of TA funds originally awarded. In compliance with the DoD MOU, Suffolk County Community College will return any unearned TA funds on a prorated basis through at least 60% portion of the period for which the funds were provided. TA funds are earned proportionally during an enrollment period, with unearned funds returned based upon when a student stops attending. (See chart below)

Therefore, if the student officially withdraws from the courses, the amount of unearned TA funds is calculated from the day the student withdrew. If the student receives a grade of W (administrative withdrawal), that is an unofficial withdrawal and the amount of unearned TA funds is calculated from the date of the student’s last participation in the courses. In cases where some or all of the Tuition Assistance must be returned to the DoD, the Service member will be responsible for all balances remaining on their Molloy University student account.

Any unearned Military TA funds will be returned directly to the Military Service, and not to the Service member. The calculation of the return may result in the Service member owing a balance to Molloy University. If the Service member withdraws due to a military service obligation, the University will work with the Service Member to identify a solution that will not result in a student debt for the returned TA portion.

For academic resources, including academic support, administrative support and student services, please use the link below.

• Transfer credits are granted to military servicemen or Veterans who have completed various certifications and training programs
• Physical education credit granted for completion of basic training
• Transfer credits awarded for courses completed at other colleges and universities
• Credits can be earned through college level examinations such as CLEP and DSST with the recommended American Council on Education (ACE) scores
• Credits documented on the SMARTS and AARTS transcripts and are evaluated on an individual basis

Molloy has articulated credit transfer agreements with Nassau Community College, Suffolk Community College and Queensborough Community College.  Click here for details Articulation and Joint Agreements

Active, reserve and veterans of the military who are eligible for VA program benefits may be eligible for other sources of student financial aid. Federal and state sources may include:

• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
• Federal Work-Study Program (FWS)
• New York State Tuition Assistance Program Grant (TAP)
• New York State Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS)
• Molloy University Scholarships and grants.
• NYS Veteran’s Award

• EduMed
• GI Jobs
• Today's GI Bill
• Veterans' Service Records
• Post-9/11 GI Bill
• GI Bill Benefits and Forms
• Veterans Benefits Administration

• Students expecting to receive veteran’s benefits must be certified by the Office of the Registrar
• VA Certification of Eligibility must be submitted
• Contact the Registrar’s Office Veteran’s Enrollment Certifying Officer about veteran status and/or active or reserves status
• Notify the Registrar’s Veteran’s Coordinator about your plans to use GI Bill® benefits

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.

Can I transfer my Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits?

You may be able to transfer your Post-9/11 Gl Bill benefits to a dependent family member if you're on active duty or in the Selected Reserve and you meet all of these requirements

All of these must be true:

• You've completed at least 6 years of service on the date your request is approved, and
• You agree to add 4 more years of service, and
• The person getting benefits is enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System
  (DEERS)

Learn about the eligibility requirements for family members to use transferred benefits

Note: If you received a Purple Heart, you don't need to meet a service requirement. But you'll need to request to transfer your benefits while you're still on active duty.