Point of Contact for Current and Former Military
The faculty, administration, and staff of Monmouth University are aware of the specific needs facing our veterans as they pursue their educational goal.
CONTACT FOR VETERAN SERVICES AND
SPECIAL PROJECTS:
Jeff Hood
732-263-5258
Rebecca Stafford Student Center,
Second floor, Room 202d
This office is the main point of contact for veteran students, Active Duty and Reserve Component personnel, families of military, and survivors. Monmouth provides assistance, advocacy, and mentoring as well as advising for the Monmouth University Veterans Association.
Members of the military community (or even those considering a future in the military) should feel free to contact Jeff Hood for information.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Additionally, the following Monmouth University employees are available to assist you:
Career Services (Center for Student Success)
Developing your civilian resume, conducting your job search, career advice, interviewing
- Will Hill, Assistant Dean, Career Services
- hill@monmouth.edu/ 732-571-3580 / Student Center, Lower Level
Counseling and Psychological Services (Student Services)
Personal and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) counseling
- Tom McCarthy, Psychological Counselor
- tmccarth@monmouth.edu/ 732-571-7517 / Student Center, 3rd Floor
Transfer and Nontraditional Student Services (Center for Student Success)
Academic advising, advanced standing for military coursework, choosing a major
- Jean-Marie Delao, Student Development Counselor
- jmcaruso@monmouth.edu/ 732-571-7525 / Student Center, Lower Level
- Jean Judge, Associate Dean for Academic support Services and Articulation
- judge@monmouth.edu/ 732-263-5280 / Student Center, Lower Level
Financial Aid Office
Chapter 31, GI Bill and general financial aid questions
- Tabitha Conlan, Senior Financial Aid Counselor
- tconlan@monmouth.edu/ 732-571-3463 / Wilson Hall, 1st Floor
Office of Admission
Admission guidelines, application process, academic offerings, Military Bridge Program
- Lesbia Ortiz-Torres, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission
- ortiz-torres@monmouth.edu/ 732-263-5869 / Wilson Hall, 1st Floor
Office of Veteran Services
Monthly certifications with VA (program or status changes), academic audit questions
-
Jeff Hood, Coordinator of Veteran Services
- jhood@monmouth.edu/ 732-263-5258 / Rebecca Stafford Student Center, Room 202D
Bursar's Office
Chapter 31, various programs in which the military is billed directly
- Christine Foley, Special Billing Coordinator
- cfoley@monmouth.edu/ 732-263-5503 / Wilson Hall, 1st Floor
Faculty Representative
General questions or concerns regarding the military/civilian transition
- Ed Christensen, Vice President for Information Management
- echriste@monmouth.edu/ 732-263-5500 / Guggenheim Building
