by our College Data Analytics TeamFinancial aid in the form of loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships is one way colleges reduce the cost of attendance so most students can actually afford to attend.
What amount of SUNY Cortland financial assistance will actually be available to you?Get answers to your questions here.
SUNY Cortland average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $7,757.00. A significant 85% of freshmen benefit from financial aid, with the main type being grants and scholarships.
Student loans come included in financial aid packages, however, the only true discount off of the price of college is a grant or scholarship that you do not need to pay back.
A college loan is not a true college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. Find out how much student loan debt from SUNY Cortland you may end up taking on.
As well as scholarships, 46% of freshmen (552 total) received a federal grant, for about $4,966.00 a person.
The numbers and the chart below reference predominantly federal grants, as well as some local and state grants.
46% of first years at SUNY Cortland (552 total) were awarded a federal grant, averaging $4,966.00.
The next table demonstrates grant and scholarship distributions by income level for freshmen getting any form of federally-funded Title IV aid, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 12.01% | $13,931.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 6.30% | $11,060.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 9.28% | $6,885.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 12.84% | $6,156.00 |
| Income 110k + | 15.58% | $2,372.00 |
The table above shows undergrads who are getting Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more here.
Of the 1207 undergraduate students at SUNY Cortland around 85% (827 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $7,757.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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