Active Duty Service Members

DOD Tuition Assistance

The Department of Defense (DoD) provides tuition assistance (TA) for qualifying active-duty and reserve service members to broaden their education to support professional and self-development goals during off-duty hours. TA offers various fully online degree programs for service members seeking to start or continue their education. TA eligibility varies by command; contact your Education Center / Education Officer or speak with your chain of command to see if you qualify.

Please submit completed TA forms to the Office of Military and Veteran Student Services and the Bursar's Office.

TA opportunities

The Tuition Assistance system you use will depend on your branch of service.

Sailors and Marines: Navy College Program
Soldiers: Army Ignited
Airmen: Airforce Personnel Center
Coast Guardsmen: U.S. Coast Guard Tuition Assistance

The CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) is an approved DoD TA institution, participating in each of the TA systems through the CUNY Graduate School and University Center (OPEID 00476500).

New York State Army National Guard, Air Guard, and Naval Militia

The New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs offers tuition assistance to members of the NYS Army National Guard, Air Guard, and Naval Militia through the NY State Recruitment Incentive and Retention Program (RIRP). Eligible Guardsmen receive tuition for SUNY/CUNY schools per semester. Speak with your chain of command to see if you qualify.