Downstate Health Sciences University (SUNY Downstate)

SUNY Downstate is a 4 Year, PUBLIC university located at 450 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY. Students at SUNY Downstate can enroll in bachelor’s, master’s, certificate, doctoral degree programs.

SUNY Downstate Military & Veteran Support Programs

SUNY Downstate offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

• SUNY Downstate has GI Bill®-approved programs
• SUNY Downstate is not approved for Tuition Assistance
• SUNY Downstate is not a  Yellow Ribbon school
• SUNY Downstate does not offer  credit for military
• SUNY Downstate does not award credit for the CLEP exam
• SUNY Downstate does not award credit for the DSST exam

Is SUNY Downstate a GI Bill®-approved school?

Yes, SUNY Downstate is a GI Bill®-approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that the GI Bill® covers your preferred degree program.

Is SUNY Downstate a Yellow Ribbon school?

No, SUNY Downstate is not a Yellow Ribbon school.

However, as [common school name] is a public institution, your tuition costs should be covered by the GI Bill® assuming you have full eligibility. You should check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered.

Does SUNY Downstate offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

No, SUNY Downstate does not have Yellow Ribbon funding for its master's degree programs.

However, as SUNY Downstate is a public institution, your tuition costs may be fully covered by the GI Bill® assuming you have full eligibility. You should check with the school to ensure that your preferred master's degree program is 100% covered.

Does SUNY Downstate offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

No, SUNY Downstate does not necessarily offer a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. However, as a state school, its rate may not exceed the military tuition assistance cap of $250. You should verify with the university to find out if the rate is below the military tuition assistance cap of $250 per credit hour. Otherwise, you may have out-of-pocket tuition costs for which you would be responsible.

What are SUNY Downstate's military tuition rates for active military using tuition assistance funding?

SUNY Downstate has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

What are SUNY Downstate's online tuition rates for active military?

SUNY Downstate has not provided its tuition rates for active military.

We recommend that you contact the school to verify that the courses you wish to pursue do not exceed the $250 rate cap for military tuition assistance.

Does SUNY Downstate offer online degree programs?

No, SUNY Downstate does not currently offer online degree programs.

Is SUNY Downstate approved for Tuition Assistance?

No, SUNY Downstate is not approved for Tuition Assistance.

This means that the student may be responsible for any uncovered tuition costs, meaning you may have out-of-pocket costs.