Types of Financial Aid

Explore the different types of financial aid available, including grants, scholarships, loans, and work opportunities.

Federal Grants

Gift aid that does not need to be repaid.

Scholarships

Merit- and need-based awards offered by the university.

Work-Study

Part-time employment opportunities to help pay for school.

New York State Awards

State-funded aid programs for eligible New York residents.

  • New York State Aid Home Page
  • Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

  • SUNY Tuition Credit

  • NYS Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS)

  • Excelsior Scholarship

  • STEM Incentive Program

  • World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship

Federal Loans

Borrowed funds that must be repaid with interest.

Alternative Private Loans

Loans offered through private lenders.

Summer & Winter Aid

Aid options available for sessions outside the regular academic year.