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Hostos Office of Veterans Affairs (H.O.V.A.)

Office of Veterans Affairs 

The Hostos Office of Veterans Affairs (HOVA) is proud to serve our Veteran, Military and dependent population. HOVA is here to help. Our staff consists of a Veteran’s Coordinator (VC) / VA School Certifying Official (SCO). Our mission is to assist each veteran achieve their academic goals by providing them with a strong centralized "vet-friendly" support system. A Veteran’s degree completion ensures a successful transition back into civilian life. Our office provides the academic tools needed to achieve graduation. The VC meets individually with each veteran and evaluates their unique academic need. Once assessed the VC then works with key departments to create their individualized academic support plan that facilitates their academic journey. HOVA works closely with each college department to the benefit of the students. A few of the departments involved in this endeavor are: 

  • Academic Advisement

  • Accessibility Resources Center

  • Admissions

  • ASAP

  • Academic Tutoring Support

  • Bursars Office

  • Business Office

  • Career and Professional Development Center

  • College Transfer Office

  • CUNY CARES

  • Counseling Center

  • Family Empowerment Program

  • Financial Aid Office

  • Health Wellness Center

  • Student Success Coaching Unit

  • Student Life

  • Student Appeals

 Additionally, our office has established partnerships with numerous external Veteran Servicing Organizations (VSO’s) to enhance our service capabilities such as:

  • Veterans Administration Medical Center include James J Peters, St Albans, NY Harbor Health Care

  • Veterans Benefit Administration 

  • Vet Center – Bronx

  • Additional VSO’s include Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, Veterans Foreign Wars and others.