Funding Your Future
Buffalo State is in the process of reviewing its grant and scholarship program award program for the upcoming Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Academic Year. We are committed to providing our prospective students and families with the necessary financial resources to pursue their education at the university. We anticipate launching our new grant and scholarship program sometime in mid-to-late November 2024. Please check this page for the latest information.
| Criteria | Presidential Scholarship | Provost Scholarship | Muriel A. Howard Honors Scholarship | Erie County (NY) Scholarship | Honors Plus Scholarship | Bengal Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Based on high school grades and activities: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Annual amount: | $2,500 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 |
| 4-year amount: | $10,000 | $8,000 | $10,000 | $1,000 | $8,000 | $1,000 |
| Renewable: | Up to 4 years | Up to 4 years | Up to 4 years | No | Yes | No |
| GPA to maintain award: | 3.20 | 3.00 | 3.30 | na | 3.30 | na |
| Fall start: | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Full-time enrollment: | Yes | 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, Kenzie | Bengal Promise, Bengal Experience | Bengal Promise, Bengal Experience |
| 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 |
| Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship | $1,500 | $6,000 | 8 | Yes | No | 3.5 |
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)
$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 OfficeDisclaimers and Appeals
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- All scholarships and grants are contingent upon available funds and are subject to change.
- The university reserves the right to revoke the student's award at any time for not meeting the criteria listed.
- Grants are to be applied to student charges and not refunded.
- Students who 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.