$8.9 M
IN SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED 2024-25
91.5%
OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS AND 88% OF ALL UNDERGRADUATES RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN 2024-25
$120K+
Awarded annually in student grants to support research and travel to professional conferences
4.5 Stars ON THE “MONEY BEST COLLEGES IN AMERICA 2024" 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.
FAFSA
You must apply for financial aid each year you plan to receive benefits. Your FAFSA and TAP are used to determine your eligibility for most scholarships, work-study and federal loans.
FAFSA School Code: 002847
TAP School Code: 0930
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.