SUNY College of Technology at Canton G.I. Bill® Benefits

Will you go to SUNY Canton for free thanks to the G.I. Bill®? Coverage is not unlimited and varies school to school, so the fine print is worth checking.

• Veteran Cost Summary
• Tuition Coverage
• Yellow Ribbon Participation
• Per-Credit Fees & the Active-Duty Cap
• Housing Allowance Coverage
• Books & Supplies Coverage
• GI Bill & DoD Benefits Used Here
• References

At SUNY College of Technology at Canton, the GI Bill Covers Veteran Tuition in Full

The table below compares the guaranteed Post-9/11 tuition benefit to the cost of attending SUNY Canton. Housing and book benefits are covered separately below.

Public Tuition Fully Covered for Veterans

Public-college veterans generally have their entire in-state tuition paid by the Post-9/11 GI Bill® at SUNY Canton.

SUNY College of Technology at Canton Participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program

Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, SUNY College of Technology at Canton and the VA share the cost of tuition above the Post-9/11 cap.

Seat counts and matching amounts change by program each year; verify the details with the schools military and veteran services team.

Active-Duty Tuition Assistance and Per-Credit Cost

For active-duty students, Tuition Assistance covers up to $250 per credit hour — the indicators below show whether SUNY Canton is below that cap.

Residency	Per-credit charge	Below $250 cap?
In-state	$71
Out-of-state	$71

Living Costs Exceed the Housing Allowance

Beyond tuition, the Post-9/11 GI Bill® pays a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) while you are enrolled. Here is how that benefit compares to the estimated cost of living at SUNY Canton.

Living costs here run above the housing allowance, so plan to cover the difference from savings or other income. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.

Your Books and Supplies Are Likely Covered

With a Post-9/11 book stipend of up to $1,000 per year, the estimated $1,300 in supply costs at SUNY Canton, leaving about $300 out of pocket.

GI Bill® & DoD Benefits Used at SUNY College of Technology at Canton

These figures show the GI Bill® and DoD Tuition Assistance dollars veterans and service members actually used at SUNY Canton.

Roughly 62 veterans received Post-9/11 GI Bill® tuition payments of $374,302.

GI Bill® dollars are paid on the veterans behalf, while DoD Tuition Assistance supports active-duty service members.

Veteran Services & Links

• SUNY Canton Veteran & Military Services
• Back to SUNY Canton Net Price
• Continue to SUNY Canton Value for Your Money
• File a complaint with the VA

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• VA GI Bill® Comparison Tool
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

More about our data sources and methodologies.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at benefits.va.gov/gibill.