| Criteria | President’s Scholars Award | Provost’s Scholars Award | Dean’s Scholars Award | Orange & Black Academic Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Based on high school grades and activities: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Annual amount: | $4,000 | $3,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 |
| 4-year amount: | $16,000 | $12,000 | $8,000 | $4,000 |
| Renewable: | Up to 4 years | Up to 4 years | Up to 4 years | Up to 4 years |
| GPA to maintain award: | 3.2 | 3 | 2.75 | 2.5 |
| Fall start: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Full-time enrollment: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Scholarship | Annual Award | Total Award | Maximum Semesters | Merit-Based | Must Live On-Campus | GPA to Renew |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer Student Merit Scholarship (Fall Start) | $1,000 | $1,000 | 2 | Yes | No | 3.25 |
| Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship | $1,500 | $6,000 | 8 | Yes | No | 3.5 |
A Smart Investment
Buffalo State is one of the most affordable universities—public or private—in New York and beyond. 91% of our students are offered financial aid.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
$7,070 annual (full-time, in state)
$18,190 annual (full-time, out of state)
$1,463 annual fees*
*Costs subject to change, visit the Student Accounts website for a detailed summary of tuition and fees.
Graduate Tuition & Fees
$11,310 annual (full-time, in state)
$23,100 annual (full-time, out of state)
$898 annual fees*
*Costs subject to change, visit the Student Accounts website for a detailed summary of tuition and fees.
We're Here to Help!
Financial Aid Office
1300 Elmwood Ave., Moot Hall 230
Buffalo, NY 14222
Call Us: (716) 878-4902
Email Us: finaid@buffalostate.edu
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Financial Aid OfficeUndergraduate Admissions Office
1300 Elmwood Ave., Moot Hall 110
Buffalo, NY 14222
Call Us: (716) 878-4017
Text Us (9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.): (716) 803-8434
Email Us: admissions@buffalostate.edu
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Undergraduate Admissions OfficeOther Important Notes, Disclaimers, and Appeals
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- All scholarships are contingent upon available funds and are subject to change.
- These awards are limited in nature and are based on total funds available. Buffalo State will award these scholarships based on the priority consideration date of February 15, 2025.
- Awards are available to students enrolled in matriculated undergraduate programs only.
- Students graduating early may not apply “unused portions” of their grant(s) to their final semester(s).
- The University reserves the right to revoke the student’s award at any time for not meeting the criteria listed.
- Students that fail to meet the renewal criteria have a right to appeal if they had extenuating circumstances. The Buffalo State Scholarship/Grant Appeal Form should be completed and emailed to finaid@buffalostate.edu, along with supporting documentation for the appeal reason.