SUNY Chancellor King Visits Empire State University to Highlight SUNY Military Tuition Rate Program

Empire State University was one of 24 campuses to launch SUNY’s new Military Tuition Rate for active-duty service members in Spring 2026, on the path to system-wide implementation in Fall 2026 

State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today visited Empire State University to highlight SUNY’s Military Tuition Rate Program. The program, which began at select SUNY campuses in the Spring 2026 semester and will expand System-wide this fall, ensures that SUNY’s academic excellence is fully affordable for active-duty service members, members of the National Guard, and members of the Reserves.  

“SUNY’s military-connected students enrich our campuses through their accomplishments and diverse life experiences,” said SUNY Chancellor King. “I applaud Empire State University for being a leader in ensuring our active-duty and veteran students have access to the high-quality, affordable SUNY education to pursue their dreams. There is a place at SUNY for every student, and we are proud to honor our active-duty and veteran students for their leadership, skills, and dedication to their country.” 

The SUNY Board of Trustees said, “SUNY is dedicated to ensuring our veteran, active-duty, and military-connected students have access to an affordable, excellent education at the campus of their choice. As an inaugural adopter of SUNY’s Military Tuition Rate Program, Empire State University has shown that it is a leader in supporting our military-connected students throughout their academic journeys.”  

Empire State University was an inaugural adopter of the SUNY Military Tuition Rate Program, a system-wide initiative that ensures active-duty service members, members of the National Guard, and members of the Reserves can access a high-quality, affordable SUNY undergraduate degree or microcredential program in-person or online without additional costs or barriers. The program addresses a long-standing challenge faced by active-duty service members whose federal tuition assistance often falls short of full tuition at public universities.

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