by our College Data Analytics TeamHow much of the cost at SUNY Upstate Medical University will the G.I. Bill® cover? The answer depends on the school — benefits are capped and the details vary, so it pays to do your research.
SUNY Upstate Medical University is not listed as a Yellow Ribbon participant in current federal reporting. If you need benefits beyond the Post-9/11 cap, ask the schools veteran services office whether any programs participate.
DoD Tuition Assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour for active-duty students; here is how the per-credit charge at SUNY Upstate Medical University compares.
| Residency | Per-credit charge | Below $250 cap? |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $55 |  |
| Out-of-state | $55 | |
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 Upstate Medical University.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Estimated living expenses (room & board, academic year) | $12,500 |
| Post-9/11 monthly housing allowance (MHA) | $2,127/mo |
| Housing benefit (academic year, ~8 months) | $17,016 |
| Estimated surplus in your pocket | $4,516 |
At this school the academic-year housing benefit exceeds typical living costs, so most full-time students come out ahead. MHA amounts reflect the local housing rate for the school’s area.
Beyond the coverage math above, this is how much veteran education-benefit money actually flows to SUNY Upstate Medical University.
Roughly 17 Post-9/11 recipients used tuition benefits worth $217,885.
| Benefit | Recipients | Total disbursed | Average / recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bill® (all students) | 5 | $29,143 | $5,829 |
| GI Bill® — undergraduate | 1 | $5,892 | — |
| GI Bill® — graduate | 4 | $23,251 | — |
| DoD Tuition Assistance (all) | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — undergraduate | 0 | $0 | — |
| DoD TA — graduate | 0 | $0 | — |
GI Bill® benefits follow the veteran; DoD Tuition Assistance is an active-duty benefit paid while serving.
References
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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.