Military and Veteran Students
The Institution is approved by the State Approving Agency for Veterans Education Services to provide academic training to students under the various GI Bill® programs.
Admissions
En SagradoWe support serving military personnel and veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces in their educational process.
Sagrado offers undergraduate and graduate level studies and professional Studies designed for non-traditional learners and adults.
The process to apply for admission in Sagrado it's simple:
- Complete the Online application
- Coordinates a Appointment with an admissions officer
Contact:
Jonathan Acevedo
Recruitment Manager
787-728-1515 x 5265
787-983-0124
jonathan.acevedo@sagrado.edu
You can find more information at the following links:
- Admission process
- Tuition and Fees Costs
- Financial help
- Checklist for Veterans Who Are New Students and Apply for Tuition Assistance Benefits (TA)
- Academic Offer
- Residences
- Contacts for military and veterans
- Estimated Tuition Costs for 2022-2023
- Refund Policy for Unused TA Funds
- Transfer of benefits for dependents
Register
At the Registrar's office, we have two veterans certifying officers who provide you with the information you need to apply for your benefits as a military member, veteran, spouse or child of a veteran.
Sagrado has appointed Yomara Figueroa Echevarría and Laura Figueroa as School Certifying Officials (SCO), certified in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Yomara Figueroa Echevarria
Register
yomara.figueroa@sagrado.edu
787-728-1515, ext. 5286.
Laura Figueroa
Administrative assistant
laurai.figueroa@sagrado.edu
787-728-1515, ext. 5286
Financial Assistance
Military tuition assistance (TA) is a benefit paid to eligible members of the ARMY, NAVY, Marines, Coast Guard, and Air Force. Congress has granted each service branch the ability to pay up to 100% of its member's tuition expenses. Each military service branch has its own eligibility criteria, service requirements, application processes, and restrictions. This money is typically paid directly to the University by the individual military agencies.
We recommend that students begin the process of requesting the TA at least one (1) month before the start date of classes for the corresponding academic session, as established in the Academic Calendar so that the TA will be applied to your account before the start of the academic session and reflected on your statement. Submitting incorrect or incomplete information may result in delays in the distribution of funds.
Deadlines for Applying for Financial Aid
Students must apply for financial aid each year and submit the application and all required documents by the following deadlines to receive financial aid notification before the first day of classes:
- First Semester (August to December): July 15
- Second Semester (January to May): November 15
- Summer Sessions (June and July): April 15
To be certified as eligible members, students must submit the application and required documentation through the institutional portal. my.sagrado. Edu, Student Service, Forms and Request, Registration Service Request. Submission of this application No. Military aid is guaranteed because the branch of service determines eligibility and benefits. Failure to attend classes during the census period or unsatisfactory academic progress may result in ineligibility for military aid benefits.
Estimated Tuition Costs for 2023-2024
Undergraduate Studies Costs
Direct Charges Billed by Sagrado To the Student
Estimated Indirect Student Charges per Semester
| Registration | $2,520 | $1,050 |
| General Fees | $660 | $660 |
| Laboratory fees | $97 | $97 |
| University residences | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Total estimated direct charges | $4,877 | $3,407 |
Estimated Indirect Student Charges per Semester
| Off-campus housing and meals | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Books, Materials and Equipment | $1,250 | $450 |
| Transportation | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Personal expenses | $1,250 | - |
| Total estimated costs | $10,000 | $7,950 |
Estimated Costs of Graduate Studies
| 6 credits | |
| Registration | $1,560 |
| General Fees | $660 |
| Laboratory fees | $475 |
| University residences | $1,600 |
| Total estimated direct charges | $4,295 |
Estimated Direct Charges Billed by Sagrado to the Student per quarter
| Off-campus housing and meals | $8,000 |
| Books, Materials and Equipment | $650 |
| Transportation | - |
| Personal expenses | $1,250 |
| Total estimated costs | $9,900 |
The University has a Study Financing Plan available for students who request it. It includes: estimated total costs, estimated cost of living, available financial aid, among others. You can access the following links with the example of the Study Financing Plan.
The University has a Study Financing Plan available for students who request it. It includes: estimated total costs, estimated cost of living, available financial aid, among others. You can access the following links with the example of the Study Financing Plan.
Refund Policy for Unused TA Funds
Military tuition aid (TA) is awarded to students under the assumption that the student will attend the University for the entire period for which the aid is awarded. When a student using military tuition aid withdraws, he or she may no longer be eligible for the full TA funds originally awarded.
To comply with U.S. Department of Defense policy, Sagrado will return unused TA funds on a pro-rata basis up to at least 60% of the term for which the funds were awarded. TA funds will be returned to the branch of service to which the student belongs (ARMY, NAVY, Marines, Coast Guard, and Air Force). In cases where a student stops attending due to a military service obligation, Sagrado will work with the affected student to identify solutions that do not result in student debt to Sagrado for the returned portion.
The student's official withdrawal date is used to calculate the TA percentage earned. A student's official withdrawal date is the last date of attendance at a course or academic activity. The refund calculation is based on the formula below.
15 Weeks
| Portion of the semester completed to the date of withdrawal | % of TA to be returned |
| Week 1 | 100% refund |
| Weeks 2-3 | 80% refund |
| Weeks 4-5 | 70% refund |
| Weeks 6-7 | 60% refund |
| Weeks 8-9 | 50% refund |
| Week 10 (60% of the course) | 40% refund |
| Weeks 11-15 | No refund |
13 weeks
| Portion of the semester completed to the date of withdrawal | % of TA to be returned |
| weeks 1 | 100% refund |
| Weeks 2-3 | 80% refund |
| Weeks 4-5 | 60% refund |
| Weeks 6-7 | 50% refund |
| Week 8 (60% of the course) | 40% refund |
| Weeks 9-13 | No refund |
Contacts for military and veterans
Students who serve and veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces are important to SagradoThe contact persons listed below can answer your questions and guide you through your educational process.
Yomara Figueroa Echevarria
Register
yomara.figueroa@sagrado.edu
Natalie Nieves
Billing and Collection Manager
natalie.nieves@sagrado.edu
Checklist for Veterans Who Are New Students and Apply for Tuition Assistance Benefits
I. Before the “Discharge”
- Get a copy of:
- high school diploma
- Medical and dental history (can be requested through the National Archives)
- DD-214, (can be requested through the National Archives)
- Recognitions and letters of recommendation
- Military Joint Service Transcripts
- Certificate of Eligibility (you can apply online through your Veterans Affairs (VA) eBenefits account)
- Copy of the “GI Bill® Comparison Tool Quote*”
- Obtain a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
- Create your MyPay, GI-Bill® and eBenefits accounts (write down your usernames and passwords in a safe place).
- To activate your GI-Bill®, you must apply for educational benefits using VA Form 22-1990 on the eBenefits website. If you have any questions, eBenefits can guide you through the application form by calling 1-800-983-0937. Begin your application at least three months before your school start date so that VA can process your application.
- Make sure to select the Post 9/11 GI-Bill® (Chapter 33) on your application. You may use the Montgomery GI-Bill® (Chapter 30), but it will not pay your tuition in full and you will not be eligible for Basic Assistance for Housing (BAH) from the Post 9/11 GI-Bill®.
- Once VA has processed your application, VA will mail you a Certificate of Eligibility (COE). (It may take four to five weeks for delivery.)
When you receive your COE, be sure to send a copy of your COE and your DD-214 to the contact person en Sagrado by email so they can create your student/VA profile and get your certified credits. (You must do this to start your VA benefits on time.)
- Once you finish active duty (EAS), you should immediately call the VA Department of Education, Benefits and Training at (1-888-442-4551) and ask the following questions to prepare:
- Am I registered as a veteran in the system? (You must be registered as a veteran in the system to receive BAH.) Don't assume this happens automatically. You may need to send VA a copy of your DD-214 to confirm your eligibility.
- Please make sure your mailing address and relevant information is up to date with VA as they periodically send important mailings.
- Make arrangements to set up your direct deposit information in the system. You must provide VA with your personal bank routing number and account number. Otherwise, wait for a check in the mail which could further delay the receipt of your benefits.
II. When you get to Sagrado
- Participate in the Open House in which the program offerings are presented
- Request a tour from the contact person so you can familiarize yourself with the campus.
- Puerto Rican and federal law require that all students have their vaccinations up to date unless there is a legally permitted reason to exempt you from this requirement. You must bring a copy of your immunization certificate to the Admissions Office or you can send it by email to admissions@sagrado.edu. Make sure that the Admissions Office confirms that they have received the immunization certificate; otherwise, your registration will be cancelled, which means that you will not receive your benefit.
- Visit your academic advisor and register for your classes.
- Send an email to one of the contact persons Sagrado and notify them of the classes you are enrolled in and the number of credits you are taking each semester. In addition, you must complete the Veterans Responsibility Sheet (Responsibilities for VA Beneficiaries).
- The contact person of Sagrado will send you an email informing you that your credits have been certified and have been sent to VA.
- Be diligent and confirm with VA that they have received the certification. (Please note that it may take up to a week or more to receive the certification.)
- Processing these applications can take some time and may cause a delay in receiving your benefits. You should be prepared to purchase books and supplies, rent or housing deposits, and other out-of-pocket expenses until you receive your BAH. Stay in touch with your Veteran Certifying Officer to make sure all required documentation is in order.
III. Veterans Health and Medical Insurance
If you haven't already, be sure to enroll in the VA health network. If you need help enrolling in the VA health network, you should contact the Veteran's Administration Center.
Sign up and use eBenefits
eBenefits is a free service where you can:
VA Benefits Summary
- Students experiencing financial hardship due to a late GI Bill® payment should contact the Education Call Center at 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551). If you have questions, please refer to the SCO handbook located here: https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/school_training_resources.asp
*GI Bill®” is a registered trademark of the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
- VA has also developed the COVID Coach app to help both veterans and their families deal with feelings of stress and anxiety they may be experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is available for iOS and Android devices. Direct students to download the app. COVID Coach visiting VA Mobile App Store.