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Costs and Financial Aid 2018-19 - The State University of New York www.suny.edu/smarttrack 1.800.342.3811
The Value of SUNY
                                                                                      SUNY has the resources worthy of a state as varied and innovative
                                                                                      as New York, all within a fair, responsible rate of tuition. Our 64 unique
                                                                                      campuses are regularly recognized for their academic programs and
                                                                                      quality of education. SUNY campuses have been named outstanding
                                                                                      in a variety of categories including America’s Best Colleges and
                                                                                      Most Selective Public Universities in the Nation.

                                                                                      When you compare SUNY’s tuition and fees to national averages,
                                                                                      the value of a SUNY education is clear. It’s just one more reason why
                                                                                      SUNY is a smart investment and a sound economical decision.

                                                                                      Which SUNY Are You?

                                                                                                  Compare                                          Compare
                                                                                              Graduation Rates1                                Tuition and Fees2
                                                                                         Bachelor’s degree programs                      Bachelor’s degree programs for
                                                                                            at public institutions                    in-state residents at public institutions

                         Compare Options for New York Residents
                                                                                                 69%
                                                                                                  SUNY Average
                                                                                                                                             $8,700
                                                                                                                                                  SUNY Average
                                  Average tuition and fees2

        SUNY
      Community
       College
        $5,240
                                    SUNY
                                 Four-Year
                                                    Out-of-State
                                                   Public College
                                                                     Private
                                                                    College
                                                                                                 59%
                                                                                                National Average
                                                                                                                                             $9,970
                                                                                                                                                 National Average
                                                                                                                                                                       3

          (unweighted)         College $8,700        $25,6203       $34,7403

    $$$$$$$$$$$$$
    $5k                                                                        $35k
                                                                                      Sources:
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                                                                                      3
                                                                                        SUNY Office of Institutional Research, 2010 Cohort
                                                                                        2017-18, Enrollment-Weighted
                                                                                        The College Board, Trends in College Pricing 2017

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Cost of Attendance
     The information provided below represents the 2018-19 average costs of attendance for undergraduates.
     Actual costs vary depending on the college, its location, full-time or part-time enrollment, program of study,                                         Calculate a personalized estimate
     delivery method of program, housing accommodations, personal expenses and other individual factors.                                                    of your net cost of attendance at
     You can use these numbers as a guide to estimate costs for 2019-20.                                                                                    www.suny.edu/howmuch.
     Your campus may offer options to make payments over time.

     SUNY Four-Year College                                                                                          SUNY Community College
     These costs are paid directly to the college:
     Cost                                                                        Per Academic Year                   Cost                                                                           Per Academic Year
     Tuition New York Residents*                                                                 $6,870              Tuition New York Residents                                                                     $4,680
     Tuition Non-New York Residents**                                                           $16,650              Tuition Non-New York Residents**                                                               $9,600
     Student Fees                                                                                 $1,610             Student Fees                                                                                      $720
     Room and Board (living on campus)                                                          $13,310              Room and Board (living on campus)                                                             $10,430
     Total                                                                                                           Total
     New York Residents                                                                         $21,790              New York Residents                                                                            $15,830
     Non-New York Residents                                                                     $31,570              Non-New York Residents                                                                       $20,750

     These costs are not paid directly to the college and will vary based on individual choices:
     Cost                                                                        Per Academic Year                   Cost                                                                           Per Academic Year
     Books and Supplies                                                                          $1,350              Books and Supplies                                                                              $1,350
     Personal Expenses                                                                           $1,640              Personal Expenses                                                                               $1,160
     Transportation (Non-New York residents add $100)                                              $1,110            Transportation (Non-New York residents add $100)                                                $1,280
     Total                                                                                       $4,100              Total                                                                                          $3,790
**
    uition rate for Excelsior Scholarship recipients pursuing a bachelor’s degree is $6,470. After crediting the Excelsior Scholarship and certain other student financial aid awards, the net charge for tuition for these
   T
   students is $0.
**
   Tuition rate for non-New York residents enrolled in a distance-learning program is $8,240 at most campuses. Tuition rate for non-New York residents enrolled at University at Buffalo and Stony Brook University is
    $24,540. Tuition rate for non-New York residents enrolled at University at Albany and Binghamton University is $23,710. Technology Colleges may charge a reduced non-New York resident tuition rate for associ-
    ate degree programs.

                                $286
                                per credit
                                                                                                               Who is eligible for the New York resident rates? Review residency
                                                                                                               requirements here: www.suny.edu/smarttrack/residency

              Cost of part-time study for New York residents
                   attending a SUNY four-year college

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Types of Aid
                                      These types of financial aid do not require repayment.

                                      Program                              Amount                       Considerations
     Your cost of attendance          Campus Merit Scholarships            Varies by campus             Student must meet eligibility criteria. Find details
    may be offset by tax credits.                                                                       here: www.suny.edu/scholarships
                                      Private Merit Scholarships           Varies                       Thousands of scholarships are offered by
                                                                                                        all kinds of organizations. Learn more at sites
                                                                                                        like studentaid.gov/scholarships, fastweb.com

         Up to                        Federal Pell Grant                   Up to $6,095
                                                                                                        and bigfuture.org.
                                                                                                        Student must demonstrate financial need.

        $2,500                        Federal Supplemental Educational
                                      Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
                                                                           Up to $4,000                 Student must be Pell Grant eligible.

        per student per year          Federal Iraq and Afghanistan         Up to $5,717                 For student whose parent or guardian died as a
                                      Service Grant                                                     result of military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after
    The American Opportunity Credit
                                                                                                        9/11/01. Student must be Pell Grant ineligible.
                                      Federal Teacher Education            Up to $3,752                 For student who intends to teach in a high-need field
                                      Assistance for College                                            in a school that serves students from low income

         Up to
                                      and Higher Education                                              families. The program requires a four-year service
                                      (TEACH) Grant                                                     obligation and will convert into a loan if the service
                                                                                                        obligation is not met. Learn more at: studentaid.gov

        $2,000                        Federal Work Study                   Varies                       The work study amount depends on your level of
                                                                                                        financial need, other aid received, the availability of
                                                                                                        jobs, and your schedule.
              per year
      The Lifetime Learning Credit    Federal Veterans Benefits            Resident tuition and fees,   For student who is an eligible veteran. Learn
                                                                           monthly housing allowance,   more at: www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
                                                                           books and supplies stipend

                                      New York Tuition Assistance          Up to $5,165                 Available to New York State resident attending a
                                      Program (TAP)                                                     school in New York State. Amounts are based on
                                                                                                        net taxable income and other factors.
                                      The Excelsior Scholarship            Varies                       Scholarships are awarded based on various
                                      and other New York State                                          factors. Some may require certain conditions
                                      Scholarships                                                      be met or have a service component. Learn
                                                                                                        more at www.hesc.ny.gov.
                                      SUNY Tuition Credit                  Varies                       Student must be TAP eligible. Award is based on
                                                                                                        tuition and amount of TAP received.

                                      State University                     Up to $500 per semester      Student must be TAP eligible. Award is based
                                      Student Assistance (SUSTA)                                        on amount of unmet financial need.
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Types of Aid
These types of financial aid require repayment.

Program                    Amount                                           Terms for Loans Dispursed July ’18 - June ’19            Considerations
Federal Direct             Annual limits:                                   Interest rate is 5.05%. Government pays interest         Student must demonstrate
Subsidized Loan            Freshmen: $3,500                                 while student is in school. Repayment begins             financial need. A loan fee
                           Sophomores: $4,500                               6 months after student graduates, withdraws              will be charged. The rate
                           Juniors and Seniors: $5,500                      or drops below half-time enrollment.                     for loans disbursed
                                                                                                                                     between October ‘18 and
                                                                                                                                     September ‘19 is 1.062%.

Federal Direct             Annual limits (inclusive of                      Interest rate is 5.05%. Interest accrues while           A loan fee will be charged.
Unsubsidized Loan          subsidized loans):                               the student is in school. Repayment begins               The rate for loans disbursed
                           Freshmen: $5,500                                 6 months after student graduates, withdraws              between October ‘18 and
                           Sophomores: $6,500                               or drops below half-time enrollment.                     September ‘19 is 1.062%.
                           Juniors and Seniors: $7,500

                           Independent students and dependent
                           students whose parents cannot
                           borrow under PLUS may be eligible
                           for additional unsubsidized loans.

Federal Direct             Up to cost of attendance                         Interest rate is 7.6%. Interest accrues while            Parent must meet credit
PLUS Loan                                                                   the student is in school. Repayment begins               standards. A loan fee
                                                                            60 days after the loan is disbursed.                     will be charged. The
                                                                                                                                     rate for loans disbursed
                                                                                                                                     between October ‘18 and
                                                                                                                                     September ‘19 is 4.248%.

Alternative Loan           Varies                                           Less favorable than government loans.                    Student must meet credit
                                                                                                                                     standards. Should only be
                                                                                                                                     considered after all other
                                                                                                                                     financial aid is exhausted.

            75%                                                     $0                                           What is EFC?
                                                                                                               The information you report on your financial aid
            of all full-time                          Tuition paid by Excelsior Scholarship
                                                                                                               application will determine your family’s expected
         SUNY undergraduates                            recipients. To be eligible, students
                                                                                                                family contribution (EFC). The college uses this
         receive some form of                           must be New York State residents
                                                                                                                   number to determine your financial need.
              financial aid                           and meet income requirements. Learn
                                                       more at www.hesc.ny.gov/excelsior                         Cost of Attendance – EFC = Financial Need

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A Smart Investment
    Education loans are an investment that will increase in value
    over time. You are investing in your earning potential. As shown
    on the chart1 below, as you get more education, you will make
    more money and have more job opportunities.                                                $1,836
                                                                                   $1,743                         Borrow Wisely
                                                                                                                  Only borrow what you can afford to repay.
                                                                        $1,401

                                                          $1.173                                                  Sample Repayment Terms for Average
                                              $836
                                                                                                                  SUNY Student Borrower4
                                   $774                                                                           Loan Amount                           $26,610
                       $712
            Mean                                                                                                  Interest Rate*                        5.05%
          Weekly                                                                                                  Term                                  10 Years
         Earnings
            2017                                                                                                  Monthly Payment                       $283

                       High       Some
        Education                           Associate   Bachelor’s     Master’s   Doctoral   Professional
                      School     College,
            Level                            Degree      Degree        Degree     Degree       Degree
                     Graduate   No Degree
                                                                                                                  Sample Repayment Terms for Parent
                                                                        2.2%
                                                                                   1.5%         1.5%              Loan Borrower4
                                                          2.5%
    Unemployment                               3.4%                                                               Interest Rate*                        7.6%
        Rate 2017                 4.0%                                                                            Term                                  10 Years
                       4.6%
                                                                                                                  Monthly Payment                       $119 per $10,000
                                                                                                                  (approximated)

    The average debt for SUNY students graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 2016 was $26,610.
    To repay this loan and meet living expenses, you would need an annual income of about $34,310 2               * Based on static interest rates. Rates may vary for
    (approximately $660 weekly). A College Board study reported that by age 34 the typical college                 each loan disbursement.
    graduate who enrolled at age 18 has earned enough to compensate for being out of the labor force
    for four years and for paying the full tuition and fees and books and supplies.3

                    ents                                 Did you know?
    High School Stud
                                                         You can find annual average salaries and expected
                                                                                                             Sources:
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                                                         demand for jobs on SUNY Smart Track’s Financial     1
                                                                                                               Bureau of Labor Statistics, Earnings and Unemployment Rate
                                                         Literacy Tools.                                       by Educational Attainment, March 2018
                                                                                                             2
                                                                                                               FinAid Page, LLC, Loan Calculator
                                                         Create an account at
                    cy Tools
                                                                                                             3
                                                                                                               The College Board, Education Pays 2016

    Financial Litera
                                                         www.suny.edu/smarttrack/literacy                    4
                                                                                                               Inceptia Financial Avenue, Debt Calculator
                                                         and explore your earning potential.

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How to Apply for Financial Aid
All State University campuses use the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility for all financial aid. Follow these seven
steps to apply.
1.   Request FSA IDs for you and your parent at fafsa.gov.
2. Collect information such as:
   > your social security number
   > your parents’ social security numbers and dates of birth
   > your parents’ marital status
   > tax returns for you and your parents
   > W2s for you and your parents
   > bank, stock, real estate, and business records for you and your parents
   > untaxed income records
   > your driver’s license number
   > your alien registration number (for non-U.S. citizens)
3.   File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The
     fastest way to file is online at fafsa.gov. (You may request
     a paper FAFSA by calling 1.800.4.FED.AID.)
4. New York State residents should also complete TAP on the Web.
   Use the link on the FAFSA confirmation page to go to TAP on the
   Web. If you need more information, go to www.hesc.ny.gov.
5. New York State residents should also complete the Excelsior Scholarship
   application at www.hesc.ny.gov/excelsior.
6. Watch your inbox for a notice from the U.S. Department of Education
   with a link to access your Student Aid Report (SAR).
7.   Contact the college financial aid office if you have questions. See the
     list of SUNY financial aid office telephone numbers and websites on
     the back cover.

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 We believe it is important for students to clearly see the bottom line on college
                                                                                     2018 SUNY Financial Aid Days
 costs and remain committed to transparency regarding the financial commitments      Register at www.suny.edu/studentevents
 of attending our campuses. That’s why we created Smart Track, a collection of       October 13 • November 17
 resources designed to help students and families understand college costs and
 develop a financial plan for the future.

 www.suny.edu/smarttrack
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Financial Aid Contact Information
campus                             phone          website                            code     campus                         phone             website                              code
University at Albany               518.442.3202   www.albany.edu                     002835   Hudson Valley                  518.629.7150      www.hvcc.edu                         002868
SUNY Adirondack                    518.743.2223   www.sunyacc.edu                    002860   Jamestown                      716.338.1009      www.sunyjcc.edu                      002869
Alfred State                       607.587.4253   www.alfredstate.edu                002854   Jefferson                      315.786.2350      www.sunyjefferson.edu                002870
Binghamton University              607.777.2428   www.bingfa.binghamton.edu          002836   Maritime College               718.409.7400      www.sunymaritime.edu                 002853
The College at Brockport           585.395.2501   www.brockport.edu/finaid           002841   Mohawk Valley                  315.792.5415      www.mvcc.edu                         002871
SUNY Broome                        607.778.5028   www.sunybroome.edu                 002862   Monroe                         585.292.2050      www.monroecc.edu/go/finaid           002872
Buffalo State                      716.878.4902   financialaid.buffalostate.edu      002842   Morrisville State              315.684.6289      www.morrisville.edu                  002859
University at Buffalo              716.645.8232   www.buffalo.edu                    002837   Nassau                         516.572.7396      www.ncc.edu                          002873
SUNY Canton                        800.388.7123   www.canton.edu                     002855   SUNY New Paltz                 845.257.3250      www.newpaltz.edu                     002846
Cayuga                             315.255.1743   www.cayuga-cc.edu                  002861   Niagara County                 716.614.6266      www.niagaracc.suny.edu               002874
Clinton                            518.562.4125   www.clinton.edu/financialaid       006787   North Country                  518.891.2915      www.nccc.edu                         007111
SUNY Cobleskill                    518.255.5623   www.cobleskill.edu                 002856   Old Westbury                   516.876.3000      www.oldwestbury.edu                  007109
Columbia-Greene                    518.828.4181   www.sunycgcc.edu                   006789   SUNY Oneonta                   607.436.2532      www.suny.oneonta.edu/cost-aid        002847
Corning                            607.962.9875   www.corning-cc.edu                 002863   Onondaga                       315.498.2291      www.sunyocc.edu                      002875
SUNY Cortland                      607.753.4717   www.cortland.edu                   002843   Orange County                  845.341.4190      www.sunyorange.edu/financialaid      002876
SUNY Delhi                         607.746.4570   www.delhi.edu                      002857   SUNY Oswego                    315.312.2248      www.oswego.edu                       002848
Downstate Medical Center           718.270.2488   www.downstate.edu                  002839   SUNY Plattsburgh               518.564.2072      www.plattsburgh.edu/financialaid     002849
Dutchess                           845.431.8030   www.sunydutchess.edu               002864   SUNY Potsdam                   315.267.2162      www.potsdam.edu                      002850
Empire State College               518.587.2100   www.esc.edu                        010286   Purchase College               914.251.7000 x2   www.purchase.edu/financialservices   006791
Environmental Science & Forestry   315.470.6706   www.esf.edu                        002851   Rockland                       845.574.4000      www.sunyrockland.edu                 002877
Erie (City Campus)                 716.851.1177   www.ecc.edu                        010684   Schenectady County             518.381.1352      www.sunysccc.edu                     006785
Erie (North Campus)                716.851.1477   www.ecc.edu                        010684   Stony Brook University         631.632.6840      www.stonybrook.edu                   002838
Erie (South Campus)                716.851.1677   www.ecc.edu                        010684   Suffolk (Ammerman)             631.451.4072      www.sunysuffolk.edu                  002878
Farmingdale State                  631.420.2578   www.farmingdale.edu                002858   Suffolk (Eastern)              631.548.2525      www.sunysuffolk.edu                  014153
Fashion Institute of Technology    212.217.3560   www.fitnyc.edu/financialaid        002866   Suffolk (Western)              631.851.6712      www.sunysuffolk.edu                  013204
Finger Lakes                       585.785.1276   www.flcc.edu                       007532   Sullivan County                845.434.5750      www.sunysullivan.edu                 002879
SUNY Fredonia                      716.673.3253   www.fredonia.edu/finaid            002844   SUNY Polytechnic Institute     315.792.7210      www.sunypoly.edu/financial_aid       011678
Fulton-Montgomery                  518.736.3622   www.fmcc.edu                       002867   Tompkins Cortland              607.844.6580      www.tompkinscortland.edu             006788
Genesee                            585.345.6900   www.genesee.edu                    006782   Ulster County                  845.687.5058      www.sunyulster.edu                   002880
SUNY Geneseo                       585.245.5731   www.geneseo.edu/financial_aid      002845   Upstate Medical University     315.464.4570      www.upstate.edu                      002840
Herkimer County                    315.866.0300   www.herkimer.edu                   004788   SUNY Westchester               914.606.6773      www.sunywcc.edu                      002881
HSC/Stony Brook                    631.444.2111   www.stonybrook.edu/hscstudents     002838

FAFSA                       SUNY Welcome Center (NYC)                             Federal Student Aid                      SUNY Recruitment                    NYS Higher Education
fafsa.gov                   www.suny.edu/attend/suny-in-nyc                       studentaid.gov                           Response Center                     Services Corporation
1.800.4.FED.AID             212.364.5821                                          1.800.4.FED.AID                          www.suny.edu/attend                 www.hesc.ny.gov
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