The State University of New York (SUNY) announced a system-wide program aiming to ensure SUNY's education is affordable for anyone who is active-duty, reserves, or members of the National Guard.
SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. announced the launch of the SUNY Military Tuition Rate Program. This new military tuition rate is intended to make sure cost is never what stands between service members and their education.
"As part of SUNY’s ongoing efforts to honor the heroes who have answered the call to serve, we are taking action for those who currently serve today," said SUNY Chancellor King. "On Veterans Day, and every day, SUNY is proud to support our veterans, active duty service members, and military-connected students.”
The program will launch in Spring 2026 at select SUNY campuses expanding to the rest in Fall 2026. There are 22 SUNY campuses rolling out the Military Tuition Rate Program in the Spring 2026 semester with three on Long Island - Suffolk County Community College, SUNY Farmingdale State College, and Nassau Community College.
"Suffolk County Community College is proud to be one of the first SUNY campuses to offer the new Military Tuition Rate. Our college has a long history of supporting service members and veterans, and we currently enroll more veterans than any other SUNY institution,” said SCCC President Edward Bonahue. “This new military tuition award builds on our commitment, making it even easier for active-duty military, National Guard members, and Reservists to achieve their educational goals."
The SUNY Board of Trustees said, “As we celebrate Veterans Day, we proudly recognize the noble and selfless sacrifice of those who have served and continue to protect our nation. This new military tuition rate will help empower those who continue to serve to be able to pursue an education at a SUNY institution.”