174th Airmen

Syracuse University Matches SUNY Tuition Rate for Airmen Using the Recruitment Incentive and Retention Program (RIRP)

174th Airmen using the state’s Recruitment Incentive and Retention Program (RIRP) to pursue an undergraduate degree or certificate at Syracuse University will pay no more than the SUNY tuition rate.

In addition to honoring the RIRP rate, military students are permitted to persist in their studies at the same discounted rate after expending their annual tuition benefit. When annual tuition benefit is reached, the university will honor the member’s tuition support rate until the next benefit cycle. New York State Air National Guard and Naval Militia students pay no more than $278 per credit (or the current SUNY per credit rate) after they expend their annual RIRP allotment.


Spouses and Children – 174th ATKW Grant

Syracuse University continues its commitment to be the leading university for veterans and military-connected students with the announcement of the 174th ATKW Grant at the College of Professional Studies.

The award is available to spouses and children of members of the New York Air National Guard assigned to the 174th Attack Wing (ATKW) at Hancock Field in Syracuse, New York. The spouse or child must be accepted to Syracuse University’s College of Professional Studies online undergraduate degrees and undergraduate certificates to qualify.

Eligible admitted students will pay $475 per credit hour under the award. The 174th ATKW Grant represents a 30% tuition discount off of the Syracuse University part-time per credit rate.


Find Us On Base

Syracuse University admissions representatives will be present and available for consultation at Hancock Field in Building 795, next to the West Gate, every week at the following times:

  • Tuesdays: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Thursdays: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

No appointments are necessary, walk-ins are welcomed! If these days/times do not work for your schedule, please reach out to us at parttime@syr.edu or 315.443.9378 to schedule a phone call or video appointment with an admissions advisor.