Funding Your Future

We are committed to providing our prospective students and families with the necessary financial resources to pursue their education at the university.

First-Year Scholarships

Criteria President’s Scholars Award* Provost’s Scholars Award Dean’s Scholars Award Orange & Black 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
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President’s Scholars

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  1. *President’s Scholars Awardees who participate in the Muriel A. Howard Honors Program will be eligible for an additional $1,000 honors award for up to 4 years - $5,000 per year or $20,000 total.

Transfer Scholarships

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.

Questions about aid or applying? Contact us!

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 Office

Undergraduate 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 Office
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Other 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.
    • Scholarships are not stackable with each other. Individuals will not be awarded more than one, except for Presidential Honors. 
    • Scholarships are targeted to support “non-tuition” related expenses of the recipient including fees, room and board, books, personal and travel expenses.
    • Scholarships are not to exceed the student’s Cost of Attendance.