Costs
In-State
Out-of-State
Since SUNY New Paltz is a public university, there are different costs for in-state students and out-of-state students. The sticker price at SUNY New Paltz is $27,387 for in-state students in NY, and $37,297 for out-of-state students. This sticker price includes costs for tuition, books and supplies, room and board, and other miscellaneous expenses.
It’s also important to note that the cost of attendance can vary from year to year and typically it will rise over your four years in college. With that said, your financial aid will also be recalculated every year to take any price increases, as well as any changes in your financial situation, into account.
Using State Grants at SUNY New Paltz
If you are a student from New York State considering SUNY New Paltz, be sure to investigate the TAP program. If you are attending a qualifying program and meet financial need requirements, you may receive thousands of dollars per year to put towards your education. Additionally, if you apply to a CUNY or SUNY school, you could be eligible for the Excelsior Scholarship, which would make your education tuition-free.
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See more New York scholarshipsState University of New York at New Paltz Financial Aid
Students who are applying for financial aid at State University of New York at New Paltz need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA).The FAFSA opens up on October 1st, and students should apply as soon as they can! The FAFSA uses financial information from the prior, prior year which means that you don’t need to wait for the year to end and can use last year’s financial information.
The FAFSA code for State University of New York at New Paltz is 002846.
If you are looking for more information on how to complete the FAFSA, check out our How to Complete the FAFSA Guide.
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Pell Grants at State University of New York at New Paltz
37% of students at State University of New York at New Paltz receive Pell Grants, which are awarded to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need (students who have a bachelor’s or professional degree are not eligible). Pell Grants are awarded by the federal government and do not need to be repaid. To apply for a Pell Grant, students will need to submit their FAFSA. If you are awarded a Pell Grant, you’ll see it listed in your financial aid award letter if you are accepted to State University of New York at New Paltz.
You can learn more about Pell Grant eligibility here.
Outside Scholarships
SUNY New Paltz students can also apply for outside scholarships to fund their education. Outside scholarships are awards that are offered by private and non-profit organizations. If you want to see what outside scholarships you are eligible for, check out these resources: