Whether you’re serving on active duty, transitioning as a veteran, or supporting a loved one in uniform, Syracuse University’s College of Professional Studies is your pathway to a brighter future. We don’t just welcome military-connected students; we design degrees around your success.
Let’s break down how we support each part of the military-connected community:
Active-Duty Service Members: Flexible, Affordable, Mission-Ready
Your schedule is demanding. Your goals are ambitious. We’ve built programs that work with your life, not against it.
- 100% Tuition Coverage: Syracuse matches the Tuition Assistance (TA) rate for active duty, Reserve, and National Guard students in part-time undergraduate programs.
- Online Degrees That Fit Your Mission: Choose from career-focused programs like Cybersecurity Administration, AI in Business Process Automation, Project Management, and more.
- Credit for Military Training: Your Joint Services Transcript (JST) and Professional Military Education (PME) can count toward your degree—saving you time and money.
Veterans: A New Mission, A New Community
Transitioning to civilian life is a journey. At Syracuse, you’ll find a university that honors your service and empowers your next chapter.
- Maximize Your Benefits: Syracuse University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program to help you make the most of your Post 9/11 GI Bill®.
- Veteran-Dedicated Support: The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs offers personalized guidance, financial aid help, and a community that understands your experience.
- Top-Ranked University for Veterans: Syracuse University ranks No. 3 in Best for Veterans for Online Bachelor’s Programs of private universities for three consecutive years, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs rankings.
Spouses, Dependents & Military-Connected Students: Education That Moves with You
Military families face unique challenges. We make sure your education isn’t one of them. Wherever military life takes you, Syracuse goes with you.
- Monthly Info Sessions: Explore programs, ask questions, and get expert advice—virtually and conveniently.
- Online Student Success: Online military-connected students also receive personalized support from advisors who are specially trained to navigate their unique challenges and experiences through the Office of Online Student Success.
- Military Family Support: Veteran and military-connected student support is critical to academic and personal success. Whatever your student issue is, Syracuse University has a solution.
To learn more about military-connected support, visit professionalstudies.syracuse.edu/info-for/veterans-military.