GEM – General Education Mobile Online Courses for Military

General Education Mobile (GEM)

Online Courses for Military

What is the General Education Mobile (GEM)?

GEM is an exciting partnership between the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) and civilian academic institutions. GEM offers General Education courses to meet CCAF associate in applied science (AAS) degree requirements. Courses are offered in a distance learning format: anytime, anywhere. GEM reduces the CCAF educational impact of deployments, PCS, and family commitments.

Learn more about the GEM Program.

Why Choose SUNY Niagara for GEM Courses?

• 7-1/2 week course/term length
• Affordable
• Completely online
• Easy registration

Tuition and Fees

Our 2025/26 per credit hour tuition rate is $218, plus a $41.00 per credit General & Service fees.

Service members enrolled in a three (3) credit hour course will be charged $777.00 in tuition and fees.Complete the online GEM registration form to enroll in GEM courses.

Testing and course pre-requisites are not required. Submit the Tuition Assistance Form on the AF Portal 7-45 days prior to the starting of your class. Your base Educational Adviser (EA) will be able to help if needed.

Once you are registered

A welcome letter, online account, and textbook information will be emailed to you one week before your class begins

We are GEM Certified

View SUNY Niagara classes as a GEM Certified School at Air Force Virtual Education Center.

Course Offerings

Spring 2026

Online mods:

ENG 101- Writing I 3Cr.
Second 7 ½ week mod | March 24, 2026- May 15, 2026
CRN #10718

SOC 101-Introduction to Sociology 3 Cr.
Second 7 ½ week mod | March 24, 2026- May 15, 2026
CRN #11301

Fall 2026

Online mods:

Apply Today!

To register for classes as a GEM student, please complete the Non-Matriculated Student Application.

Contact

Phone: 716-614-6873
Fax: 716-614-5291
Email: veteranssvcs@niagaracc.suny.edu
Location: B-103