Military In-State Tuition
The following in-state tuition eligibility chart applies to non-resident military and military-connected students attending SUNY institutions.
| Military Status or Connection and Criteria | Eligible | Determining Law |
| Veteran |
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| Currently eligible for GI Bill and will be using benefits | YES | §355(2)(h)(3)(ii) |
| Currently eligible for GI Bill and will not be using benefits | YES | §355(2)(h)(3)(ii) |
| Was eligible for GI Bill but transferred benefits | NO¹ | §355(2)(h)(3)(ii) |
| Was eligible for GI Bill but have exhausted benefits | YES | §355(2)(h)(3)(ii) |
| Was eligible for GI Bill but ran out of time | YES | §355(2)(h)(3)(ii) |
| Was never eligible for GI Bill benefits | NO¹ | §355(2)(h)(3)(ii) |
| Will attend a SUNY institution within 5 years of receiving a diploma or an approved NYS GED | YES² | §355(2)(h)(8) |
| Active Duty | ||
| Stationed at a NY installation | YES | §355(2)(h)(3)(i) |
| Stationed outside NY with at least 90 days of aggregate service time | YES | §355(2)(h)(3)(ii) |
| Stationed outside of NY with less than 90 days of aggregate service time | NO¹ | §355(2)(h)(3)(ii) |
| Will attend a SUNY institution within 5 years of receiving a diploma or an approved NYS GED | YES² | §355(2)(h)(8) |
| Reserve and National Guard | ||
| Have completed Initial Active Duty for Training | YES | §355(2)(h)(3)(ii) |
| Have not completed Initial Active Duty for Training | NO¹ | §355(2)(h)(3)(ii) |
| Will attend a SUNY institution within 5 years of receiving a diploma or an approved NYS GED | YES² | §355(2)(h)(8) |
| Spouse/Dependent | ||
| Have a spouse or parent currently stationed at a NY installation | YES | §355(2)(h)(3)(i) |
| Had GI Bill eligibility (Chapter 33 - Post 9/11) transferred to me | YES | §355(2)(h)(3)(ii) |
| Had GI Bill eligibility (Chapter 33 - Post 9/11) transferred to me and exhausted benefits but remained at same institution | YES³ | §355(2)(h)(3)(ii) |
| Have GI Bill Chapter 35 benefits | YES | §355(2)(h)(3)(ii) |
| Do not have GI Bill eligibility or a parent stationed at a NY installation | NO¹ | §355(2)(h)(3)(i)/§355(2)(h)(3)(ii) |
| Will attend a SUNY institution within 5 years of receiving a diploma or an approved NYS GED | YES² | §355(2)(h)(8) |
1 - Individuals not eligible for in-state tuition based on not meeting the eligibility
requirements of the state education laws above will be charged out-of-state tuition
under 8 NYCRR §302
2 - Must have attended the approved NY high school for a minimum of 2 years
3 - Federal law requires in-state rate in these circumstances (38 USC Sec. 3679)
‘‘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 Web site at https://www.va.gov/education/."
