Financial Aid | SUNY Buffalo State University
"Without the scholarships, I know I either wouldn't have gone to college or would be graduating with loads of debt."
Saša Vann, Class of 2016
Psychology | Hospitality Administration
SUNY Value
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.
Financial Aid Office
NYS Excelsior Scholarship
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Type of Aid
Grants
Grants
Grants are usually given to students based solely on a demonstration of financial need.
Find Federal and State Grants
Scholarships
Scholarships
Scholarships are based on specific criteria which includes academic merit, financial need, field of study, or a combination.
Find a Scholarship
Federal Work Study
Federal Work Study
Work study is available during the fall and spring semesters. On average, students are eligible to work up to 12 hours per week.
Find Work Study Opportunities
Federal Loans
Federal Loans
Loans are a form of aid that must be repaid after graduation or when attendance drops below half-time status.
Find federal loans
Federal Teach Grant (TEACH)
Federal Teach Grant (TEACH)
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.
Learn about the TEACH program
SAY YES
SAY YES
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.
Learn about Say Yes
$7,070
Annual Undergraduate In-State Tuition (+fees)
$9,095
Per Semester, Undergraduate Out-of-State Tuition (+fees)
91%
Students Offered Financial Aid
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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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