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Stony Brook University G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of Stony Brook University's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend SUNY Stony Brook? Below you can review how much of your expenses at Stony Brook University the GI Bill® will cover.

Isn't G.I. Bill® Coverage All the Same?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at Stony Brook University is covered. This data varies for each school so be sure to check out G.I. Bill® information for each school you're interested in!

Attend Stony Brook University as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $8,704

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend Stony Brook University by at least $8,704.

Veteran Sticker Price$31,899
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits$40,603
Total In Your Pocket$8,704

Public College Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you live in New York and you qualify for full benefits, your tuition and fees will be covered by your Post-9/11 benefits. If you live outside of New York and it has been less than three years since your discharge Stony Brook University will consider you an in-state student anyways and you will be fully covered.

Veteran Tuition And Fees$10,091
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*$10,091
Total In Your Pocket-$0
*Note: The tuition benefit is capped at the lessor of the actual tuition charged to you or $20,235.
Remember, some forms of aid such as Pell Grants are awarded in addition to your Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits so be sure to fill out your FASA forms.

Yellow Ribbon Participation Could Not Be Determined

Unfortunately, it looks like Stony Brook University does not participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you will have to pay some tuition out of pocket unless you qualify for other financial aid.

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

With a per credit charge for in-state students of $295, Stony Brook University falls above the tuition assistance cap of $250 for active duty personnel.

Below Cap for State Residents?$295 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?$1,031 per creditis not below tuition assistance cap
Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with Stony Brook University to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses Likely Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what Stony Brook University thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $8,604. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses$20,908
Post-9/11 Benefit$29,512
Total In Your Pocket$8,604
A MHA of $3,689 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Your Books and Supplies are Likely Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 more than covers what Stony Brook University estimates your expenses to be ($900).

Supplies Expenses$900
Post-9/11 Benefit$1,000
Total In Your Pocket$100
Not Happy With This College? Is Stony Brook University not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.
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