SUNY schools introduced a new military tuition rate for military personnel, including active-duty service members, members of the National Guard and members of the Reserves. The announcement was made on Tuesday, November 11, or Veterans Day.
The program is scheduled to launch in Spring 2026 at more than twenty SUNY campuses, including Oswego, Geneseo and several community colleges. SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry, ESF, is not included in this list. SUNY plans to make the rate available at all 64 of its colleges by Fall 2026.
In a press release, SUNY said the systemwide initiative puts tuition on the same level as the federal tuition assistance cap, aiming to close the gap that often requires service members to pay out of pocket.
SUNY officials said the new tuition structure is meant to make undergraduate degrees and certificate programs more affordable for military personnel and support students who are completing coursework while serving.
SUNY’s website said they currently enroll more than 6,000 military-affiliated students, and continue to expand services that support their academic pathways.
In addition to the Military Tuition Rate, SUNY offers dedicated veteran resource centers, academic credit for military training and experience, paid internships for student veterans and fee waivers for military-connected applicants. The system also maintains a military-focused online portal to connect students with campus and county resources.
