Class Credit for Service

We recognize that learning comes in all different types. Save money and shorten your length of study by earning class credit for your experience in the military.

Military Training & Occupation

Get credit for military-related trainings we award credit for including Joint Services Transcript (JST) & Community College of the Air Force (CCAF).

Individualized Prior Learning Assessment

Military training that has not been evaluated by ACE.

Normal Program Length
Your Prior Learning
Your Prior Learning

Financial Credit for Service

The following students receive in-state tuition rates, regardless of where they reside:

  • Active-duty service members
  • Reservists and National Guard members
  • Veterans
  • Spouses and dependents of active-duty military service members
Active Duty & Military Financial aid
$1234
Average aid awarded to military students.
$295
per credit for New York state residents

Our Turn to Serve You

Our Veteran and Military Resource Center has proudly been serving students who are aligned with the military for over 50 years.

We’re here to help you succeed. See how.

Veteran & Military Resource Center

Resources For Spouses & Dependents

A male Army soldier stands in front of flags.
SUNY Empire is very conducive to the military lifestyle, and the professors are very flexible.

Finding Community

Education is certainly a big part, but not the only part, of Empire State University. We work hard to help our students feel connected and give them opportunities to support one another.

Veterans & Military Club

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More to Know

Military Transcripts

In order to apply, we’ll need your military transcripts, find out how you can get them.

Understanding the GI Bill

In order to apply, we’ll need your military transcripts, find out how you can get them.

Chapter 31

In order to apply, we’ll need your military transcripts, find out how you can get them.

Here to Help

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Speak directly with advisors who are proud to support our veteran and active duty students every day.