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HOW YOU DO UNIVERSITY: NIJHAY

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You’ve done a lot in life already. Now it’s time to finish what you started.  

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Meet Nijhay. He’s a member of the U.S. Navy, a math major, and a future high school teacher who’s proving that coming back to school doesn’t have to be scary (especially when you have the right support).

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Nijhay L.

Major: B.S. in Science, Mathematics, and Technology (concentration in Mathematics)

Why they chose SUNY Empire:

“The flexibility around scheduling, as well as the amazing support staff here.”

Fun facts about Nijhay

  • Earned 27 credits from his military Joint Services Transcript
  • Plans to become a high school math teacher after retiring from the military
  • Feels most focused under pressure (like Sunday night before a big assignment)
 

“Just jump right into it. You can start slow, or you can start fast — but just start.”

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College should fit your life (not the other way around)

You’ve got goals. You’ve got things to take care of. Maybe it’s a job, a family, or just the everyday hustle of life on your own terms.

At Empire State University, we believe higher education should work with you, not against you. That means no rigid schedules, no commuting, and no one-size-fits-all plans.

You’re already doing what matters… Building your future, your way.

So why settle for a system that wasn’t designed around how you live and learn?

What progress really looks like

Progress isn’t always neat or scheduled. Sometimes it's messy, late, chaotic, and deeply worth it.

You might squeeze in homework between shifts. You might read course material in the car. You might hit “submit” after the kids are asleep.

That’s not just dedication. That’s transformation.

And you’re not just doing this for a diploma. You’re doing it to unlock new doors.

You’re doing it to set an example.

You’re doing it because the version of you that started this journey? Deserves to finish it.

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Built for busy lives. Like yours.

  • 100% online and asynchronous (so you have the flexibility you need)
  • Credit for military, work, and life experience
  • Up to 52 transfer credits toward an associate degree
  • Personalized support from day one
  • Affordable SUNY tuition

With more than 120 flexible programs to choose from, you can build a degree that fits your interests and your future.

From Business and Human Services to Psychology, STEM, and Arts & Humanities, SUNY Empire offers a wide range of paths — all designed to work with your life.

HOW DOES SUNY EMPIRE’S COST PER CREDIT TUITION COMPARE?

  • SUNY Empire: $295 (for New York state residents)
  • Southern New Hampshire University: $320
  • Strayer University: $328.89
  • Capella University: $357/$415 (varies by course level)
  • Purdue Global: $371
  • University of Phoenix: $398
  • Grand Canyon University: $485
  • DeVry University: $514

SUNY Empire also waives most fees for military families and evaluates your experience for credit, so you may finish faster and pay less.

Supporting those who serve

 

Empire State University has been proudly serving military-connected students since 1971.

Whether you’re active-duty, a veteran, or a military family member, you’ll find flexible, affordable degree programs that fit your life.

You can earn credit for your military training and take advantage of financial aid designed to support you.

No matter where you’re stationed or deployed, you’ll have the tools and support you need to move forward.

 

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