Cornell University

Cornell University is a 4-year, private university located in Ithaca, NY. Students at Cornell University can enroll in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs.

Cornell University Military & Veteran Support Programs

Cornell University offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

• Cornell University has GI Bill approved programs
• Does not have a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Does not offer credit for military experience
• Does not award credit for the CLEP or DSST exams
• Approved for Tuition Assistance
• Cornell University is a Yellow Ribbon school
• Cornell University is not a MyCAA approved school

Is Cornell University a GI Bill approved school?

Yes, Cornell is a GI Bill approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the GI Bill. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is Cornell University a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, Cornell University is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Cornell University offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

Yes, Cornell University offers Yellow Ribbon funding for master’s programs.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket.  You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred advanced degree program is in fact covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are Cornell University’s tuition rates for military and veterans?

Cornell’s tuition rate for active military does exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour.  This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are Cornell University’s online tuition rates for military and veterans?

Cornell’s online tuition rate for active military does exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour.  This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here. 

Does Cornell University offer online degree programs?

Yes, Cornell University offers online degree programs.  

Is Cornell University approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Cornell is approved for Tuition Assistance.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket.  You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Cornell University offer master’s programs covered by Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Cornell has master’s degree programs covered by Tuition Assistance funding.  

Eligible active military students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket.  You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the Yellow Ribbon.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Message from Cornell University

In 1868, Cornell University's co-founder and namesake, Ezra Cornell, proclaimed "I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study."

Today's Cornell reflects this heritage of egalitarian excellence. It is home to the nation's first colleges devoted to hotel administration, industrial and labor relations, and veterinary medicine.

Both a private university and the land-grant institution of New York State, Cornell University is the most educationally diverse member of the Ivy League. On the Ithaca campus alone nearly 20,000 students representing every state and 120 countries choose from among 4,000 courses in 11 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools.

Many undergraduates participate in a wide range of interdisciplinary programs, play meaningful roles in original research, and study in Cornell programs in Washington, New York City, and the world over.