$6.1 M
IN SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED EACH YEAR
90%
OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS AND 84% OF ALL UNDERGRADUATES RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
$100K+
Awarded annualy in student grants to support research and travel to professional conferences
4.5 Stars ON THE “MONEY BEST COLLEGES IN AMERICA 2023 LIST”
Value and Affordability
SUNY Oneonta is committed to offering you an excellent college experience at an affordable price. If you choose Oneonta, you’ll get the skills, knowledge, connections and support you need to prepare for success—without a mountain of debt.
Net Price Calculator
Our Net Price Calculator will provide you and your family with an early estimate of the financial aid for which you might qualify. Please note the calculator is a planning tool only and not an application for financial aid.
Financial Aid
Paying for college can be a challenge for many families, and the counselors and staff in our Financial Aid and Scholarships Office work hard to make sure all qualified students have the opportunity to pursue a college degree. We offer payment plans and a comprehensive financial assistance program that includes need-based aid, merit scholarships, student employment and loans.
Scholarships
If you’re applying as a first-year student, you may be eligible for a renewable scholarship based on your academic success in high school, or your financial need, or both. All undergraduate students who do not live in New York State are guaranteed a renewable $8,000 scholarship. Transfer students are also eligible for academic merit scholarships for up to three years of undergraduate study.
There is no separate application process for most SUNY Oneonta and SUNY Oneonta Foundation scholarships, which are awarded by the university using information provided on applications for admission and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Student Emergency Fund
The Student Emergency Fund provides grants for SUNY Oneonta students to pay for urgent expenses triggered by unforeseen events that threaten their ability to stay in college.
New FAFSA for 2024-25
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for students applying for financial aid for the 2024-2025 academic year is expected to be available by Dec. 31, 2023. Students and families who have completed a FAFSA in the past will notice some changes.
Find out what is different and get answers to frequently asked questions on our FAFSA FAQ page.
Questions About Your Bill?
The Office of Student Accounts provides information and answers questions about college billing, payment and financial aid disbursements.
Excelsior Scholarship
The Excelsior Scholarship is an innovative, tuition-free program aimed at making an education more affordable for New York State families. SUNY Oneonta is excited about the promise of this groundbreaking program and we are eager to answer your questions and share what we know.
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