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"Without the scholarships, I know I either wouldn't have gone to college or would be graduating with loads of debt."
Psychology | Hospitality Administration
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We’re a SUNY campus, and that means the cost of attending Buffalo State is affordable and about one-third that of a private university. We're here to help you navigate the financial aid process, from budgeting to available aid programs.
Type of Aid
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Grants are usually given to students based solely on a demonstration of financial need.
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Scholarships are based on specific criteria which includes academic merit, financial need, field of study, or a combination.
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Work study is available during the fall and spring semesters. On average, students are eligible to work up to 12 hours per week.
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Loans are a form of aid that must be repaid after graduation or when attendance drops below half-time status.
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This program provides grants of up to $4,000 a year to students who are completing or plan to complete course work needed to begin a career in teaching.
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Say Yes Buffalo Scholarships and Grants are available to graduates of Buffalo public and charter schools and are privately funded by individuals, families, businesses, and organizations.
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The federal CARES Act provides funding for students who have experienced financial hardship as a result of transitioning to online learning due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
$7,070
Annual Undergraduate In-State Tuition (+fees)
$17,490
Annual Undergraduate Out-of-State Tuition (+fees)
91%
Students Offered Financial Aid
We're Here to Help
Financial Aid Office
1300 Elmwood Ave., Moot Hall 230
Buffalo, NY 14222
Call Us: (716) 878-4902
Fax Us: (716) 878-4903
Email Us: finaid@buffalostate.edu
Office hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
School Codes
Federal School Code: 002842
New York State TAP School Code: 0905
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CashCourse is your guide to making informed financial choices. Register for a free account to find your assignments and other financial tools and start taking charge of your money.
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