by our College Data Analytics TeamMost students won’t pay the advertised price of a school. Instead, they will be provided with a financial aid plan that includes a mix of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. But some kinds of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will get more than others.
The amount of financial assistance and scholarships or grants you can get varies based on your circumstances. Keep reading to learn more to help you to know just how much aid and scholarships to expect from SUNY Potsdam.
$9,475.00 is the typical SUNY Potsdam’s first year financial aid package. 98% of first-year students are awarded financial aid, primarily comprising grants and scholarships.
Financial aid helps lower the cost, or the full retail price of the institution. But bear in mind that the only true college discount is scholarships & grants.
Concerned about the loans that may be included in your financial aid package? See the average amount of debt per student at SUNY Potsdam.
As well as scholarships, 74% of freshmen (460 total) received a federal grant, for about $4,063.00 a person.
The stats and the chart following pertain to primarily grants from federal sources, plus some local and state grants.
74% of first years at SUNY Potsdam (460 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $4,063.00.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 24.19% | $14,590.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 14.68% | $11,597.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 12.58% | $7,719.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 11.45% | $7,812.00 |
| Income 110k + | 13.55% | $4,359.00 |
The table above displays undergrads who are obtaining Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more here.
Of the 620 undergraduate students at SUNY Potsdam around 98% (589 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $9,475.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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