SUNY Empire State College G.I. Bill® Tuition Assistance

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

How much will you pay to attend SUNY Empire State College? Below you can review how much of your expenses at SUNY Empire the GI Bill® will cover.

Do I Really Need to do Research About the G.I. Bill®?

Did you know that G.I. Bill® funding has a cap? Below you'll find out if the entire cost of attendance at SUNY Empire 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 SUNY Empire State College as a Veteran and Walk Away With at Least $3,566

Thanks to the Post-9/11 GI Bill® (assuming you fully qualify), we expect your yearly benefits to exceed your cost to attend SUNY Empire State College by at least $3,566.

Veteran Sticker Price	$22,984
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefits	$26,550
Total In Your Pocket	$3,566

Tuition Fully Covered by GI Bill® Benefits

If you qualify for full benefits, the tuition and fees charged by SUNY Empire State College 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	$7,630
Guaranteed Post-9/11 Benefit*	$7,630
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 SUNY Empire State College 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

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 Empire State College 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 Empire State College 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 SUNY Empire State College thinks your living expenses should be, we see a potential credit in your favor of $4,094. It is possible that your living expenses will be more than covered!

Off Campus Living Expenses	$13,826
Post-9/11 Benefit	$17,920
Total In Your Pocket	$4,094

A MHA of $2,240 is likely the largest benefit paid directly to you.

Your Books and Supplies are Not Fully Covered

Your book stipend of $1000 will not cover what SUNY Empire State College estimates your expenses to be ($1,528).

Supplies Expenses	$1,528
Post-9/11 Benefit	$1,000
Total Out Of Pocket	$528

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

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