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Active-duty Military, National Guard & Reserves

Take classes, use your military education benefits, and build toward your next goal, on whatever timeline works for you. 

 

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Military Tuition Assistance

Active-duty service members can receive up to $4,500 per year in Tuition Assistance, helping you:

  • take classes while serving
  • reduce out-of-pocket costs
  • save your GI Bill benefits for later

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New York National Guard benefits

NY National Guard service members may qualify for the Recruitment Incentive and Retention Program (RIRP), which covers tuition costs so can continue your education and serve your state.

National Guard funding

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Request military transcripts

Your military training and experience may count toward your degree.

Request an Air Force Transcript through Air University or a Joint Services Transcript for Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard personnel. 

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Discounts & benefits

Active-duty, Reserve, and National Guard service members are eligible for a number of discounts and benefits at SUNY Brockport, including:

  • Free academic tutoring and advising
  • Special recognition graduation honor cords
  • Officer commissioning programs
  • VA Work-Study opportunities
  • Evaluation of military transcripts for academic credit
  • Discounted parking
  • Referrals to trusted veteran service providers and organizations
  • Student veteran support group
  • Mentoring and health counseling services
  • Accommodations for physical, mental, emotional, or learning disabilities
  • Access to the Veterans Lounge, located in Drake Memorial Library

 

 

The Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 requires educational institutions to make certain disclosures to students using federal military and/or VA educational benefits. To view and print a copy of an estimated personalized cost of attendance you can visit the SUNY Net Price Cost Calculator and select (put campus name here) from the dropdown. Additional financial information can be found at the NCES College Navigator site.

The SUNY Financial Aid Plan (FAP) will provide a more in-depth analysis and accurate picture of student cost once the student has filed their FAFSA, completed a SUNY application, and has been accepted by a campus.