Veterans Day – Messages of Gratitude

This Veterans Day Quincy College is honoring those who served this great country by compiling these short messages of gratitude and thanks to our veterans that were submitted by the Quincy College community.

Happy Veterans Day to our Quincy College community of veteran students, staff, and faculty! Happy Veterans Day to all veterans and their families across the South Shore. Thank you for your service! – Quincy College President, Richard DeCristofaro, Ed.D.

Happy Veterans Day to our soldiers both past and present. I thank you for all your service and sacrifice. We honor all those who have served, and those who continue to serve and fight for our freedom. Thank you! – Meghan Germinaro

To all the veterans out there… we salute you! Thank you for your service and sacrifice! – Tina Falconi

To all who have served, and those who continue to serve (both past and present), thank you for your sacrifice, your bravery and the example you set for us all!– Katie Williams

Deepest gratitude to my husband, Robert Pearson for his 22 years of active Naval duty. – Janet Pearson

Thank you for your service and dedication to the highest ideals of this country. May those of us who are not veterans continue to work to support you and your families as evidence of our thanks. – Amanda Colligan

Thank you to all of the brave men and women who serve our great country. We thank you! – Meghan Cassidy

Thanks for your service Dad “Bob Downey” Big Red 1 WWII and uncle Jimmy Downey. – Jim Downey

Words alone can never express the depth of gratitude our country owes to each of you. On behalf of myself and my family, I want to personally thank each and every one of our veterans. It is because of your sacrifices and those of your family and loved ones that we can continue to live in this great nation. – Maureen Chisholm

We owe you our thanks, but it is more than that, because we also owe you our freedom. There’s no way to thank our veterans for everything they sacrifice for our freedom. So thank you to all our service men and women, both past and present! – Amanda Sullivan

Thank you Veterans for all that you do and have done. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is enjoyed in America because of the sacrifices and dedication of all Veterans. – Tagg Boyle

I want to thank all the Veterans for their service to this Country. I would like to thank my brother Joe Bonomolo who was killed in action in Viet Nam in 1967. You are my Hero always. Also want to Thank my Nephew Captain Bruce Treven Burrus US Army serving now for the last 20 years. Thank You All. – Mary Jane Knox

Thanks to all of present, past and future veterans for all they have, are, and will sacrifice to allow us our way of life. God bless all of them and their families and the sacrifices they all have endured to keep all of us out of harm’s way. – Chris Bell

THANK YOU FOR SERVICE!! – Helen Veasey

Thank you all for your service and dedication! – Nichelle Orel

I am incredibly grateful for your service and for the sacrifices you had to make. Thank you all! – Kristin Noone

In memory of Sgt. Albert P. Gillis, my beloved husband, on Veteran’s Day 2020 for his loyal patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice in the USMC in support of the freedom we enjoy every day. Semper Fidelis!– Diane M Gillis

Thank you and your family for your service and sacrifice. – Jason Paynich

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. – Tracey Merrill

Thank you for your Service, Courage and Patriotism. – Judy Benson

I am so thankful for each Quincy College student, faculty member and staff personnel who serves or has served in our armed forces. Thank you for your service, for your sacrifice, and for your willingness to protect this beautiful nation! – Lori Earl

On this day I want to share my deepest gratitude for the men and women who have sacrificed, many with their lives, to ensure our Freedom is never taken away. Words cannot begin to show you how appreciated you are. Thank you and your families for all that you have given to our country. – Josie Smith

Our admissions process is streamline and simple below are the step you will want to take to get started here at Quincy College

STEP ONE

Apply to the college in the degree or certificate program that interests you

Application to Quincy College

STEP TWO

Request copies of your High school and College transcripts to be sent to our admissions office. Below are the email and mailing addresses

• admissions@quincycollege.edu

Mail to:

Quincy College Office of Admissions

1250 Hancock Street

Quincy Ma 02169

STEP THREE

Request an official Copy of your military transcripts to be sent to Quincy College. These will be reviewed by Military and Veteran Services Office

• Joint Service Transcript Request  for Army, Navy, Marine and Coast Guard
• Community College of the Air Force

STEP FOUR

If you are active duty and are using Federal Tuition Assistance you will first want to speak with your Education Office to ensure you are eligible to use TA and to find out the process is to apply for the use of TA at Quincy College

• Once approved by your education office you will need to provide the Office of Military and Veteran services with a copy of the authorized TA form. Some branches have a TA portal that soldiers can use to obtain this document.
• Any solider using the MA National Guard Tuition Waiver, Quincy College is not part of the State college/university system and we are not eligible to participate in the State Tuition Waiver program. If you are eligible for Federal Tuition Assistance through the guard, we are able to accept this form of Tuition Assistance.

STEP FIVE

If using VA education benefits you will need to provide a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility to the Office of Military and Veteran Services.

• The COE is a letter from the VA confirming you are entitled to the specific VA education benefit.
  • If you do not have the original, you can submit a copy of the education summary page off of the Ebenefits website.

STEP SIX

Provide a copy of your DD214 to the Office of Military and Veteran Services

Resources

• Military & Veteran Services Overview
• General Military & Veterans FAQ
• COVID-19 – Frequently Asked Questions
• Steps to Apply and Register for Classes
• Forever GI Bill^®: Monthly Housing Allowance Guide
• Educational Benefits
• Debt Management
• Local Veterans’ Service Officers (City/Town)
• Post 9/11 GI Bill^® On-Line Application
• United States Department of Veteran Affairs
• VA Forms
• VA Housing Guide
• Veterans Crisis Line
• Veterans Home Loans
• Step By Step for GI Bill^®

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.

Veterans Financial Aid Information

At Quincy College, there is the option to use federal financial aid along with the use of your VA education benefits. This is not a requirement to attend school. We just wanted our Veteran students to know that this is an option that is available, many veteran students who are not fully covered by their VA education benefits tend to use Federal Financial Aid to help cover the gap of where their benefits leave off.

Federal Financial Aid will not negatively impact your VA education benefits and will not be included in your overall cost of attendance when the Financial Aid department awards you the financial aid award. The Federal financial aid award can consist of federal grants and federal subsidized and unsubsidized loans. To learn more about federal financial aid, click here.

Steps to use federal financial aid:

Step 1

Create FSA ID

Step 2

Complete FAFSA Application

Step 3

Keep an eye on your email from any communications from Quincy College financial aid office. Once the school receives the FAFSA the financial aid office may request additional documents needed for processing the application.

Step 4

Submit any requested documents to the financial aid office at Quincy College

Step 5

Once awarded your federal aid you will need to complete the Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note online through studentaid.gov

Steps to use federal financial aid:

Quincy College processes FAFSA applications as received on a daily basis. The college’s priority deadline is May 1^st annually.  To fall in line with the deadline for MA State Aid Deadline.

Processing Time frames are 4-6 weeks, however, this depends upon a student’s responsiveness in submitting additional required documentation for processing. FA packages can be completed as early as 2 weeks from when the FA application is received.

Students who have submitted the FASA but have outstanding requested documents for awarding their aid will be contacted on a weekly basis by a FA counselor via email.

What does an Award factor in?

When the federal financial aid is awarded, the award will be based on your overall cost of attendance. Below is what the average COA is for a full-time and halftime student.

Cost of Books and Supplies, Cost of Attendance, and Estimated Cost of Room and Board

Books and supplies Annual $ 2000.00 Full-time and $1000.00-part time

Room and Board: $10,000 per Year flat built into COA, however, the campus does not own or operate a housing facility for students. ($5000.00 per semester)

Transportation Costs: $1600.00 per year and is the flat amount not based on enrollment ($800.00 per semester)

Misc. Allowances in COA: $2360.00 per year based on enrollment ($1180.00 per semester Full time) Amount is prorated if the student is enrolled in under 12 credits.

Tuition is based on the number of credits and program. On average the tuition budget for a full student with 12 credits is $3000.00 per semester.

Fees on average are $565.00 per semester for a full-time student $1130.00 per year

• Quincy College will allow the cost of attendance budget modifications per request and accompanied by supporting documentation. We consider these professional judgements and handled on a case by case basis, the AVP of financial aid will approve or deny the request.

The Friendly Staff of Quincy College Financial Aid is always able to help answer any questions you may have. Below is the list of our Financial Aid staff that you can contact with these specific questions.

Kay Saucer

ksaucer@quincycollege.edu

Leanne Dileo

ldileo@quincycollege.edu

Brandon Chen

bchen@quincycollege.edu