Visit the Financial Aid Office
File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
FAFSA School Code: 002842
For New York State residents:
TAP School Code: 0905
Guarantee your spot! Spring deposits are due by November 1 (or within 30 days of your acceptance letter if after November 1). Fall deposits are due by May 1 (or within 30 days of your acceptance letter if after May 1).
Students accepted into the EOP program do not need to submit a tuition deposit, but are required to submit the "Admissions Reply Form."
Mail to:
SUNY Buffalo State
Undergraduate Admissions
Moot Hall 110
1300 Elmwood Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14222
To verify that your final transcript and proof of high school graduation have been received, please call the Admissions Office at (716) 878-4017.
If you are filing for any type of state or federal aid, receipt of a final high school transcript or GED/TASC will be required before any funds can be disbursed.
Orientation is mandatory for all new incoming students. Students can register for orientation through the student portal. If you have secured your spot to attend Buffalo State, you will receive an email with the subject "Register For Orientation." Please visit the orientation website for additional details.
For Residents
Submit your online Residence Hall and Meal Plan application and payment
After you receive a housing packet
As a new student, you'll need to access several online systems to perform different tasks and get important information.
These systems are accessible from the MyBuffState page.
*You may activate your accounts 24 hours after submitting your tuition deposit.
Additional Steps for Transfer and International Students
Transfer Students
Transfer Tutorial
In your Applicant Portal, your Enrollment Checklist will contain links to modules in the Transfer Tutorial.
Please review all modules to learn more about advising, course registration, and how to review transfer credits in Degree Works.
Once you review all the modules, you will receive an email with your advising PIN. You are strongly encouraged to make an appointment with your advisor for assistance in choosing and registering for classes.
