Funding Your Future
Buffalo State University provides hundreds of scholarship opportunities to admitted incoming and current students. Last year, we offered $5,473,396 in scholarships to students based on merit or need. We're here to help you navigate the scholarship and financial aid process every step of the way!
Institutional Grants
Bengal Experience Grant
Up to $4,000
$1,000 per year when you visit Buffalo State once!
Our Bengal Experience Grant encourages prospective full-time students and families to experience Buffalo State firsthand by attending any single admissions event, such as open house, admitted student days, or virtual visits as part of their search process. It truly does pay to visit Buffalo State University!
Students who make an official visit by May 1st before their anticipated entry term are eligible to receive a $1,000 Bengal Experience Grant.
Destination Buffalo State University Grant
Up to $38,000
$9,500 per year for students paying out-of-state tuition
Out-of-state and international students are eligible for the Destination Buffalo State Grant. This award is for full-time students who do not qualify for in-state tuition rates as a resident of New York State and who choose to live on campus while attending Buffalo State.
Bengal Promise Grant
Up to $12,000
$3,000 per year when you live on campus
Our Bengals thrive when they are living within the bengal community as part of our residence life program. This grant is our “promise” to prospective students and families that we will continue to make a Buffalo State education while living on campus more affordable. This award is designed for full-time, in-state students entering Buffalo State who choose to live on campus while attending Buffalo State.
To be eligible for these grants, recipients must plan to attend full-time (registered for 12 or more credit hours).
| Criteria | Presidential Scholarship | Provost Scholarship | Muriel A. Howard Honors Scholarship | Ross B. Kenzie Scholarship | Erie County (NY) Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Based on high school grades and activities: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Annual amount: | $2,500 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $2,400 | $1,000 |
| 4-year amount: | $10,000 | $8,000 | $10,000 | $9,600 | $1,000 |
| Renewable: | Yes, up to 4 years | Yes, up to 4 years | Yes, up to 4 years | Yes, up to 4 years | No |
| GPA to maintain award: | 3.20 | 3.00 | 3.30 | 3.00 | na |
| Fall start: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Full-time enrollment: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Can combine with: | Bengal Destination, Experience, Promise, Honors, Kenzie | Bengal Destination, Experience, Promise, Kenzie | Bengal Destination, Experience, Promise, Kenzie, Presidential | Bengal Destination, Experience, Promise, Honors, Presidential or Provost | Bengal Destination, Experience, Promise, Kenzie |
| 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 |
| Transfer Student Merit Scholarship (Spring Start) | $500 | $500 | 1 | Yes | No | n/a |
160+
Buffalo State scholarships available
$1.7M
In scholarships dispersed in 21-22
91%
Students offered financial aid
$180M
Financial Aid awarded each year
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)
$16,980 annual (full-time, out of state)
$1,416 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)
$847 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 Office