Special Provisions for Students in the Military
The following policies apply to students who leave CUNY to fulfill military obligations:
- Students called up to the reserves or drafted before the end of the semester:
Grades. In order to obtain a grade, a student must attend 13 weeks (five weeks for summer session).
Refunds. A student called up to the reserves or drafted or who does not attend for a sufficient time to qualify for a grade is entitled to a 100 percent refund of tuition and all other fees except application fees.
- Students who volunteer (enlist) for the military:
Grades. Same provision as for students called up to the reserves. In order to obtain a grade, a student must attend 13 weeks (five weeks for summer session).
Refunds. The amount of the refund depends upon whether the withdrawal is before the fifth week of classes.
Withdrawal. Before the beginning of the fifth calendar week (third calendar week for summer sessions): 100 percent refund of tuition and all other fees, except application fees. Withdrawal thereafter is a 50 percent refund.
- Other Provisions for Military Service:
Resident Tuition Rates. These lower rates are applicable to all members of the armed services on full-time active duty and stationed in the State of New York, and to their spouses and their dependent children.
Re-enrollment of Veterans. Veterans who are returning students are given preferred treatment in the following ways: Veterans who were former students with unsatisfactory scholastic records may be admitted with a probationary program
- Veterans, upon their return, may register even after normal registration periods, without late fees.
- Granting of college credit for military services and armed forces instructional courses
- Veterans returning too late to register may audit classes without charge
Late Admissions . Veterans with no previous college experience are permitted to file applications up to the date of registration, and are allowed to begin classes pending completion of their application and provision of supporting documents
Readmission fee . Upon return from military service, a student will not be charged a readmission fee to register at the same college
Veterans Tuition Deferrals . Veterans are entitled to a one-time deferment of their tuition payment pending receipt of veterans benefits
New York State National Guard Tuition Waivers Active members of the New York National Guard, who are legal resident of New York State and who do not have a baccalaureate degree, are eligible for a tuition waiver for undergraduate study.