State University of New York College at PotsdamTuition, Costs, & Financial Aid Information

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Cost of Attendance :
$27,842

Installment Plan Available

Tuition & Fees :
$8,812
Room & Board :
$15,084
Books & Supplies :
$950
Other Expenses :
$2,996
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Website
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Application Process
Application Deadline
Rolling
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning February 1
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost
FAFSA Code is 002850 Free
Profile of 2023-24 Financial Aid
Profile of 2023-24 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
422 (98.1%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
323 (76.5%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
321 (99.4%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
57 (17.8%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
84%
Average Award
$15,873
Need-Based Gift
Received by 241 (75.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,289
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 229 (71.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,532
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 215 (67.0%) of aid recipients
86 (20.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,297
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
1,811 (96.2%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
1,354 (74.8%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,343 (99.2%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
238 (17.7%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
83%
Average Award
$14,746
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,003 (74.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,976
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 958 (71.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,464
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 703 (52.3%) of aid recipients
295(15.7%)of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid,average amount $3,891
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
79%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$29,396
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
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Loans
Federal Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Plus Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants
SEOG
State scholarships
Institutional scholarships
Private scholarships
ACCESVR
TEACH
Native American Aid
Non-Need-Based Available
Creative arts/performance scholarships
Special achievements/activities
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Biological Sciences
Business
Communication
Computer Science
Education
Engineering/Technologies
English
Foreign Languages
Health Fields
Home Economics
Humanities
International Studies
Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Premedicine
Social Sciences
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Applied Art and Design
Art/Fine Arts
Cinema/Film/Broadcasting
Creative Writing
Dance
Journalism/Publications
Music
Performing Arts
Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
221
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Community Service
Leadership
Number of Awards
66
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Adult Students
Children and Siblings of Alumni
Ethnic Background
First-Generation College Students
Handicapped Students
International Students
Local/State Students
Married Students
Members of Minorities
Out-of-State Students
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
$1,896
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