Flag folding ceremony at SUNY Niagara Veterans Memorial Park

Military Tuition Assistance

Veteran speaking with SUNY Niagara Trustee at Veterans Day Ceremony

Information on Military Tuition Assistance (TA)

Please note, military Tuition Assistance (TA) is a unique and distinct source of financial aid for Active duty service members. TA is applied to your account first and then the PELL grant if applicable. TA is available for select service members based on their current military status. Consult with your local educational service officer for more information. Once Approved, TA users, please contact the Cashier’s Office if you plan on using TA for the current semester.

Military Tuition Assistance Checklist

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SUNY Niagara is dedicated to providing a welcoming process for applying to college. Our staff do not employ high-pressure recruitment tactics such as making multiple unsolicited contacts (3 or more), including contacts by phone, email, or in-person, and engaging in same-day recruitment and registration for the purpose of securing Service Member enrollments. We refrain from providing any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based directly or indirectly on securing enrollments or federal financial aid (including Tuition Assistance funds) to any persons or entities engaged in any student recruiting, admission activities, or making decisions regarding the award of student financial assistance. If you feel that our staff have engaged in any of these activities while assisting your through the enrollment process, please contact the Vice President of Student Services, Julia Pitman, at Jpitman@niagaracc.suny.edu or 716-614-6240 to share your concerns.

Barnes and Noble’s average cost per student per semester is $350. *Allied Health majors such as Nursing cost an average of $1,500 per year ($750 per semester due to kits and gear). *Culinary Arts/Baking & Pastry Arts both contain a kit that cost $418 (first semester).

Contact

Seth Lamar

  • Title: Financial Aid Technical Assistant/Veteran Services
  • Phone: 716-614-6232
  • Fax: 716-614-5291
  • Email: tlamar@niagaracc.suny.edu
  • Location: B-103