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 financial aid options does SUNY Plattsburgh offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for answers.
$9,811.00 is the typical SUNY Plattsburgh’s first year financial aid package. 95% of reshman students get financial aid, most of which is in the form of 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 Plattsburgh you may end up taking on.
In addition to scholarships, 73% of freshman students (698 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $4,049.00 a piece.
The numbers and the chart below reference predominantly federal grants, as well as some local and state grants.
73% of freshman students at SUNY Plattsburgh (698 total) got a federal grant, averaging $4,049.00.
The following table displays scholarship and grant allocations by family income for freshman students receiving any kind of federal Title IV assistance, such as Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 21.54% | $15,645.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 10.93% | $12,364.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 13.32% | $8,522.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 12.49% | $7,749.00 |
| Income 110k + | 9.89% | $4,089.00 |
The table above displays undergrads who are getting Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more here.
95% of the 961 undergraduates at SUNY Plattsburgh receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 875 students getting an average of $9,811.00 per person.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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