Veterans & Military Dependent Education Benefits at NYFA
The New York Film Academy (NYFA) has been privileged to enroll approximately 3,000 veteran and military-dependent students at our campuses in New York City and Los Angeles since 2009. All three domestic campuses participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which allows eligible veterans and dependents the opportunity to attend school. The Honorable Colonel Jack Jacobs, Medal of Honor recipient and on-air military strategist for NBC/MSNBC, is the Chair of the NYFA Veterans Advancement Program. Retired Command Sergeant Major Chris Moore is the Director of Veterans Services.
NYFA’s Division of Veterans Services (DVS) has been able to bring unique opportunities to its veteran students while supporting many veteran communities external to the College. Examples of these include panel discussions and workshops with the Casting Society of America (CSA), the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), and the Wounded Warriors Project. NYFA’s DVS also engages with U.S. military installations around the world including The Defense Information School (DINFOS) at Fort Meade.
Additionally, The New York Film Academy was privileged to host the Writers Guild Foundation (WGF) Veterans Writing Retreat at the Los Angeles Campus. NYFA’s media content team and an all-veteran student crew filmed the event, which provided the vet students studying Filmmaking, Documentary, and Producing at NYFA with the valuable hands-on experience of working a large-scale production. The DVS has partnered with Veterans in Media & Entertainment to host exclusive workshops for veterans interested in the entertainment industry.
NYFA’s DVS collaborates with Hire Heroes USA (HHUSA) to host daylong exclusive employment workshops for NYFA’s veteran students that provide important skills and knowledge to support them post-graduation. The DVS has been honored to work with major Hollywood studios including Lionsgate, Voltage Pictures, Mar Vista Entertainment, and many others to provide internship and employment opportunities to veteran students. For veteran students studying in the College’s Broadcast Journalism Program– based at NYFA’s NYC Campus — the opportunities have included visits to major media studios, internships on TV productions, and internships with Department’s in the NYC Government including the New York City Department of Veterans Services.
Several award-winning actors including Adam Driver, Joe Mantegna, Stephen Lang and Joe Lisi have joined the New York Film Academy to support our veterans program and veteran students.
Additional information about NYFA’s Veterans Services on these pages:
NYFA does not represent that these are typical or guaranteed career outcomes. The success of our graduates in any chosen professional pathway depends on multiple factors, and the achievements of NYFA alumni are the result of their hard work, perseverance, talent and circumstances.
Veterans Education Benefits – GI BILL®
Our Division of Veterans Services (DVS) is here to assist and inform veterans on the many programs approved for GI Bill benefits, including the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Our New York City and Los Angeles campuses are approved for the training of veterans and eligible persons under the provisions of the GI Bill. For more information please see www.gibill.va.gov.
Those who enroll into any of our Certificate, Undergraduate, and Graduate programs that are not fully covered by the Post-9/11 GI Bill funding may qualify to receive a 15% discount on tuition. Application fees are also waived. Contact a NYFA Veteran support representative at [email protected] for more information.
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Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a higher education institution.
Training For A Future in Film, Television, Media, and Entertainment
NYFA is devoted to providing the most hands-on and intensive programs in the world, including:
Benefits, Support, and Facilities for Veterans
New York Film Academy offers the following veteran’s education benefits:
- Our Los Angeles and New York City campuses participate in the Yellow Ribbon program, and also offer a scholarship program to all qualifying students.
- NYFA offers extensive training to our staff and faculty on how to best support student veterans.
We sincerely appreciate your interest in pursuing your dreams at New York Film Academy. Our Veterans Services team is available to assist you with all VA benefits and help you choose the program that best suits your personal and professional goals.
Financial Aid Assistance
Military-connected students can contact NYFA’s Financial Aid Office for information about financial aid eligibility, grants, student loans, tuition costs, and available funding options.
Email: [email protected] | Telephone: 818-333-3558
To inquire, please fill out the ‘Request Free Information’ form, check our FAQs, or contact our Veterans Services team at: 818-333-3558 or [email protected].
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 website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
For Post 9/11 GI Bill®️ (Ch 33) students and VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Ch 31) students, our tuition policy complies with 38 USC 3679(e) which means Post 9/11 and Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment students will not be charged or otherwise penalized due to a delay in VA tuition and fee payments. For eligibility consideration, a Post 9/11 GI Bill student must submit a VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and a Vocational Rehabilitation Student must provide a VAF 28-1905 form.
Please note: Curriculum and projects are subject to change and may vary depending on location. Students should consult the most recently published campus catalogue for the most up to date information.
Partnership with ArmyIgnitED
New York Film Academy (NYFA) is proud to welcome Soldiers, DOD Civilians and Cadets who have always wanted to learn about the entertainment industry.
With our new partnership with ArmyIgnitED, you are now able to utilize Tuition Assistance (TA) to pay for your education at one of the most renowned film schools in the nation!
Service members planning to use Military Tuition Assistance must obtain approval from their Educational Services Officer, military education counselor, or Military Service before enrolling in courses.
Before registering for classes, service members should contact their installation education office and complete all required Tuition Assistance approval procedures through the appropriate Military Service portal, including ArmyIgnitED when applicable.
For assistance, contact NYFA’s Division of Veteran Services at [email protected] or 818-333-3558.
Once these steps are completed, you will be well on your way as a New York Film Academy student and will be joining our growing military community.
Academic Advising and Student Support Services
NYFA provides military-connected students with access to academic advising and additional student support services throughout their educational journey.
Academic Advising: For assistance with academic planning, program requirements, and educational goals, contact [email protected].
Financial Aid: For assistance with financial aid, tuition, and funding options, contact [email protected] or call 818-333-3558.
Disability and Accessibility Services: Information about accessibility services and accommodations is available at: https://www.nyfa.edu/disability-and-accessibility/
Career and Alumni Services: Career development resources and job-search assistance are available at: https://www.nyfa.edu/career-and-alumni-services/
Division of Veteran Services: For assistance with military education benefits and referrals to student support services, contact [email protected] or call 818-333-3558.
Military Service Interruptions and Returning to NYFA
NYFA recognizes that active-duty service members and military-connected students may need to temporarily interrupt their education because of military service obligations, including deployment, permanent change of station orders, or other military reassignment.
Students affected by military service obligations should contact the Division of Veteran Services to discuss available accommodations and procedures for returning to their academic program.
Students returning from military duty should contact the appropriate Registrar’s Office at least 30 days before registration for the program they would like to enter:
Registrar Office: [email protected]
Registrar: [email protected]
Division of Veteran Services: [email protected] | 818-333-3558
Review NYFA’s Military Exemption policy in the NYFA catalog here.
Tuition information, financial aid information, or military education benefits
Tuition and Fee Information
Military-connected students can review NYFA tuition and fee information using the resources below:
Current Program Tuition and Fees: https://www.nyfa.edu/programs/
For assistance understanding tuition, fees, or funding options, contact NYFA’s Financial Aid Office at [email protected] or 818-333-3558.