Contacts and Resources

General Inquiries

For general inquiries and questions about using your benefit at the University of Rochester or completing any paperwork, please contact veteranservices@ur.rochester.edu. You can also check out admission’s FAQs for veterans page.

SCO/FA Contacts

Contact information for the School Certifying Official (SCO) and Financial Aid (FA) for each program is listed below.

Often, SCOs may need to direct you back to the GI Bill Hotline to ask specific questions about your benefit. The GI Bill Hotline can be reached at 1-888-442-4551 or online at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/contact_us.asp.

River Campus / Medical Campus

Matt DeMayo (SCO)
Office of the University Registrar

matthew.demayo@rochester.edu

River Campus

Allison Warner (FA)
Financial Aid

allison.warner@rochester.edu

Eastman Campus

Tina Berds (SCO and FA)
Financial Aid

tberds@esm.rochester.edu

Graduate Medical Education

Kristin Galvin-Burwick (SCO)
Graduate Medical Education

kristin_galvinburwick@urmc.rochester.edu

URochester Medical Center Financial Aid Office

FA – Medical Center Campus
(585) 275-4523

finaid@urmc.rochester.edu

Other Internal Contacts

 

Office of the Bursar

(585) 275-3931
bursar@admin.rochester.edu

University of Rochester Official Bookstore

College Town Bookstore
1305 Mt. Hope Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 275-4012

Resources

Many resources are available to our veterans and their family members. This page contains some internal and external resources available. However, this list is always growing and if you have a resource that should be shared with others, please contact the River Campus and Medical Campus SCO.

ROTC

Looking to get involved in ROTC? You can either reach out to our NROTC program here on campus or check out other area ROTC programs.

External Financial Resources

VR&E Hotline

While working with your VR&E counselor is the best way to get information about your specific case, the VR&E hotline is a great resource for general questions.

FINVET

National Veterans Financial Resource Center provides a one-stop website for veterans to find financial resources.

Health, Wellness, and Support Resources

Veteran Alliance

Through the Office of University Engagement & Enrichment, the Veterans Alliance offers support for University students, staff, faculty and alumni that are veterans of the armed forces.

Visit the Veteran Alliance Website

University Counseling Center

UCC offered a variety of services, including individual and couples therapy, group therapy, medication management, 24-hour crisis services, and consultation services. Sessions with UCC counselors are free and confidential.

Visit the UCC Website

Disability Services and Support

Disability Services and Support helps coordinate both academic and physical accommodation requests.

Visit Disability Services and Support

Treatment Works for Vets

Information for veterans, family members and others in learning more about proven mental health treatments for veterans.

Visit Treatment Works for Vet

Athletic Facilities

All full-time students have access to R Club (gym membership) for free. Our facilities include a weight room, cardio equipment, HITT room, track, tennis courts, pool and more.

Visit the R-Club Membership Page

Flower City Warriors

Veteran-led, Rochester-based hockey organization for veterans, activity duty, families and DOD civilians.

Visit Flower City Warriors

Honor Flight

Volunteer or participate in the Honor Flight. They fly veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect together at their memorials.

Visit Honor Flight

Employment

It’s never too early to start preparing for the next step in your career. Visit the Greene Career Center for information and resources.

Visit the Greene Career Center