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Your Guide to College Costs and Financial Aid at SUNY

SUNY grads have less student debt on average than their peers across the country — and half of them have no debt at all. So let's get started on maximizing your college investment.

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SUNY Tuition & Fees v. National Averages

Private college tuition $43,350
Out of state public 4 year college tuition $30,780
SUNY 4-year college tuition $8,900
SUNY Community College unweighted tuition $6,650
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What is Financial Aid?

Learn more about the types of aid in New York, how to apply, the Excelsior Scholarship, and more.

Step 1: Fill out the FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is the first form you should fill out to access every type of financial aid for college.

Fill out the FAFSA

Find the FAFSA code for your campus

Who should fill out the FAFSA?

Everyone planning to attend college. Period. No matter your income level.

Why should I fill out the FAFSA?

It makes college more affordable by opening the door to federal and state financial aid.

How long will it take?

For most students and families, it takes 10-15 minutes to complete.

Types of Financial Aid

SUNY is a national leader in financial aid transparency.
That means when you get a financial aid award letter from a SUNY school, you know you can trust it.

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Our experts guide you through college costs, financial aid options, and FAFSA completion.

Upcoming Financial Aid Sessions:

June 2

Financial Aid Overview Session
6:30-7:30PM

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June 18

Financial Aid Overview Session
6:30-7:30PM

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June 23

FAFSA Completion Workshop
6:30-7:30PM

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July 7

Financial Aid Overview Session
6:30-7:30PM

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