Upstate Medical University

Upstate Medical University is a 4-year, public, university located in Syracuse, NY. Students at Upstate Medical University can enroll in bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate degree programs.

Upstate Medical University Military & Veteran Support Programs

Upstate Medical University offers the following veteran and military support programs:

• Upstate Medical University has GI Bill approved programs
• Does not have a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Offers credit for military experience
• Awards credit for the CLEP  exam
• Does not award credit for the DSST exam
• Approved for Tuition Assistance
• Upstate Medical University is not a Yellow Ribbon school
• Upstate Medical University is not a MyCAA approved school

Does Upstate Medical University offer online degree programs?

Yes, Upstate Medical University offers online degree programs.

Is Upstate Medical University a GI Bill approved school?

Yes, Upstate Medical University 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 Upstate Medical University a Yellow Ribbon school?

No, Upstate Medical 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 Upstate Medical University offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

No, Upstate Medical 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.

Does Upstate Medical University offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

No, Upstate Medical University offers a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

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

At $295 per credit hour Upstate Medical University’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 Upstate Medical University’s online tuition rates for military and veterans?

At $295 per credit hour Upstate Medical University’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.

Is Upstate Medical University approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Upstate Medical University 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 Upstate Medical University offer master’s programs covered by Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Upstate Medical University 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 Tuition Assistance. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is Upstate Medical University a military friendly school?

Upstate Medical University is considered military friendly. They feature a veteran counselor on campus, credit for military service, and is approved for Tuition Assistance.  In addition, the school is approved for tuition assistance offering a reduced tuition rate for the military.

Is Upstate Medical University a MyCAA school?

No, Upstate Medical University is a Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) approved school.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Message from Upstate Medical University

With the State University of New York, Upstate's mission is to improve the health of the community through education, biomedical research and health care.Upstate Medical University's educational mission is anchored by its four collegesÌ_Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions and Graduate Studies (biomedical sciences). Since 2006, student enrollment has grown by 30% as Upstate responds to the needs of the region.As a biomedical research enterprise, Upstate focuses on the most prevalent human diseases, including cancer, diabetes, heart disease, nervous system disorders, vision, and infectious diseases. The quest for treatments and cures is built upon expertise in structural, molecular and systems biology. Upstate also offers many clinical trials for patients.The Upstate University Health System serves 1.8 million people, often the most seriously ill and injured, and includes Upstate University Hospital; Upstate University Hospital at Community Campus; Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital, and numerous satellite sites.