ALBANY, N.Y. — SUNY on Tuesday announced its military tuition rate program, a system-wide initiative that will ensure SUNY is “fully affordable” for active-duty service members, members of the National Guard, and members of the Reserves.

The program aligns tuition with federal tuition benefits to expand access for those currently serving, SUNY said in its announcement.

This initiative ensures that those currently serving can pursue a SUNY undergraduate degree and micro credential programs in person or online without additional costs or barriers. The program addresses a “long-standing challenge” faced by active service members whose federal tuition assistance often falls short of full tuition at public universities, SUNY said.

“As part of SUNY’s ongoing efforts to honor the heroes who have answered the call to serve, we are taking action for those who currently serve today,” SUNY Chancellor John King, Jr. said in Tuesday’s announcement. “With the new military tuition rate, SUNY is removing barriers and making sure cost is never what stands between servicemembers and their education. On Veterans Day, and every day, SUNY is proud to support our veterans, active duty servicemembers, and military-connected students.”

The program will begin in the spring 2026 semester at select SUNY campuses, including

SUNY Oswego, Tompkins Cortland Community College, SUNY Oneonta, and SUNY Canton.

“SUNY’s new Military Tuition Rate is a powerful statement of our commitment to those who serve,” SUNY Oswego President Peter Nwosu said. “This initiative ensures that active-duty service members, National Guard, and Reserve members can pursue a SUNY education without being burdened by unmet tuition costs. It is a meaningful way to honor their service while expanding access to high-quality public higher education.”

The campuses also include Empire State University, SUNY Albany, the University at Buffalo, Alfred State College, SUNY Brockport, Clinton Community College, Columbia-Greene Community College, Dutchess Community College, SUNY Erie, SUNY Farmingdale State College, SUNY Geneseo, Monroe Community College, Nassau Community College, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Old Westbury, SUNY Orange, SUNY Plattsburgh, Suffolk County Community College, and SUNY Ulster.

The program will extend to all SUNY campuses beginning in the fall 2026 semester.