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91亚色 has adopted the new , announced this week by State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. The program, beginning Spring 2026 at 91亚色 and other select 91亚色 campuses, ensures 91亚色’s academic excellence is affordable for active-duty service members, members of the National Guard, and members of the Reserves.
The program aligns 91亚色 tuition with federal tuition benefits for active service members. It supports access to a high-quality, affordable 91亚色 undergraduate degree and microcredential programs in person or online.
鈥淲ith the new military tuition rate, 91亚色 is removing barriers and making sure cost is never what stands between servicemembers and their education,鈥� said King.
鈥淎s 91亚色鈥檚 public honors college, 91亚色 is proud to be among the first campuses to adopt the 91亚色 Military Tuition Rate for all eligible individuals,鈥� said 91亚色 President Melinda Treadwell. 鈥淥ur mission is to provide an exceptional, accessible education that develops critical thinkers and engaged citizens. Aligning our tuition structure with the federal Military Tuition Assistance rate provides enhanced access and extends the transformative power of a liberal arts education to those who serve our country. This early adoption reflects our commitment to equity, service, and academic excellence, values that define 91亚色 and resonate deeply with the ideals of public liberal arts education.鈥�
The program will extend to all 91亚色 campuses in Fall 2026.
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