Welcome to Rider University Office of Veterans Affairs!

Since 1865 Rider University has opened its doors to veterans and military service members.  One of our proudest historical facts is that Civil War veterans comprised most of Rider’s inaugural class.  Today, our University continues to serve veterans and the military service members in reaching their goal of starting or continuing their education. Rider is also honored to be a Yellow Ribbon University.

Rider is known for its practical professional preparation and leadership development and student-centered environment.  We take care in guiding students through academic advising, registration and career services.

Rider offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate programs.  Visit our Admissions page for more information on these degree options and how to apply www.rider.edu/admissions.

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Veterans & Military Service Information

Services provided by the Veterans Affairs Coordinator include assisting students in applying for educational benefits for veterans and veterans' dependents, certifying school attendance to the regional VA office, maintaining individual students’ files, and reporting to regional and state VA offices. Rider is also a Yellow Ribbon University.

Yellow Ribbon

With the Yellow Ribbon program, Rider University continues to provide veterans like you with the programs and funding to successfully realize your educational goals.  Learn more about the Yellow Ribbon program.

Veterans Affairs Representatives

John [Jack] R. Stoffa served as the Assistant Program Manager (US Army Contractor Eastern United States) for the Army National Guard Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program. A retired US Army Warrant Officer Helicopter Test and Instructor Pilot with a 39-year military career. Stoffa also served as a Principal Staff Officer to the Deputy Commissioner under the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs securing funding for the State of New Jersey homeless veteran population. He is the author of Camden County’s HUD 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness entitled Endings Have Beginnings.

Stoffa holds a Bachelor of Science Applied Science and Technology in Aviation Flight Technology from Thomas Edison State College.

Jack Stoffa
Veterans Affairs Coordinator
Bart Luedeke Center, Room 262
609-896-5041
jstoffa@rider.edu
   Certification of benefits
   Main student contact for veteran and military affairs
   Liaison with US Department of Veterans Affairs [VA]

Karen Crowell
Assistant Dean, College of Continuing Studies
Bart Luedeke Center, Suite 31
609-896-5033
crowellk@rider.edu
   College of Continuing Studies academic advisor for veterans

Susan Stefanick
Registrar, Registrar’s Office
Fine Arts, Room 117
609-896-5066
stefanic@rider.edu
   Main contact for official transcripts