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
|
|
|
| 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)
