Tuition assistance for veterans, active duty members
Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is a benefit paid to eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Congress has given each service the ability to pay up to 100% for the tuition expenses of its members.
Each service has its own criteria for eligibility, obligated service, application processes and restrictions. This money is usually paid directly to the institution by the individual service.
Additionally, active duty members may elect to use the GI Bill Top-Up benefit to supplement tuition and fees not covered by tuition assistance.
TA is not a loan; it should be viewed as money you have earned just like your base pay. TA can be used in addition to other Federal Student Aid programs such as: Pell Grant, Federal Direct Student Loans, and Title IV Funding. Since TA is considered a first resource for educational assistance, students may not be eligible for the NYS TAP Award. Since TA is not a loan, the funds do not have to be paid back.
Isakson and Roe Act
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, visit the SUNY Net Price Cost Calculator and select MVCC from the dropdown menu.
The SUNY Financial Aid Plan will provide a more in-depth analysis and accurate picture of cost once you have filed your FAFSA, completed a SUNY application, and have been accepted by a campus.