SUNY Cortland G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

How Much of SUNY Cortland's Tuition Will the G.I. Bill® Cover?

How much will you pay to attend SUNY Cortland? Below you can review how much of your expenses at SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland 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!

Veterans Typically Attend SUNY Cortland for no More Than $4,976

If you qualify for full benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® we estimate that your yearly out of pocket cost to attend SUNY Cortland should not be more than $4,976.

Veteran Sticker Price	$25,637
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$20,661
Total Out Of Pocket	$4,976

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by SUNY Cortland will be fully covered. You will not need to rely on a Yellow Ribbon award or institutional aid to cover these costs.

Veteran Tuition And Fees	$8,677
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$8,677
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 Program

It appears as though SUNY Cortland participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, but we could not determine if there are restrictions of this participation. If you have tuition and fees charges that are not covered by your Post-9/11 benefits, you may be able to get additional assistance in the form of a Yellow Ribbon Award so check with the college.

Remember, only veterans who qualify for full Post-9/11 benefits are eligible to participate in a Yellow Ribbon program.

Questions to Ask the Admissions Department

Which programs and majors (if any) participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program and how do I apply?

Per Credit Fees and the Active Duty Tuition Assistance Cap

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

Below Cap for State Residents?	$295 per credit
Below Cap for Non Residents (Out of State)?	$708 per credit

Almost all public colleges treat full-time non-resident veterans as in-state students. You should check with SUNY Cortland to see if that policy is true for part-time students as well.

Your Living Expenses May Not Be Fully Covered

After applying eight months of your assumed MHA against what SUNY Cortland thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential shortfall of $4,976. It is possible that your actual living expenses will be covered if you live more frugally than what the college expects.

Off Campus Living Expenses	$15,960
Post-9/11 Benefit	$10,984
Total Out Of Pocket	$4,976

A MHA of $1,373 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 SUNY Cortland estimates your expenses to be ($1,000).

Supplies Expenses	$1,000
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total In Your Pocket	-$0

Not Happy With This College? Is SUNY Cortland not living up to its commitments? File a complaint with the VA.

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