The following in-state tuition eligibility chart applies to non-resident military
and military-connected students attending SUNY institutions.
Veteran status
| Military status or connection and criteria |
Eligible |
Determining law |
| 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 status
| Military status or connection and criteria |
Eligible |
Determining law |
| 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 status
| Military status or connection and criteria |
Eligible |
Determining law |
| 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 or dependent status
| Military status or connection and criteria |
Eligible |
Determining law |
| 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 VA education and training benefits.