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Generally, grants are a financial aid resource that does not have to be repaid. Financial need is often necessary, as determined by the FAFSA, TAP ETA or other applications or analysis.
With the exception of the NYS TAP Grant, the following grant programs are only available to matriculated, undergraduate students pursuing their first bachelor's degree. TAP grant funding is available to matriculated graduate students.
A complete and valid FAFSA application (and a completed TAP application for state aid) is required for eligibility determination. Additional information or documents may be requested to confirm your awards.
Minimum academic standards are required for all campus, state and federal aid. Repeated coursework, less than fulltime study, course drop or withdrawal and incomplete grades can have an adverse impact on your financial aid eligibility. Visit our Academic Progress for Financial Aid page for more information.
| Grants Available | Award Range | Criteria and Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Housing Grant | Up to $2500 | Award is available to Non-NYS residents. Applicants must live on campus. Eligibility is determined during admissions process |
| Transfer Housing Grant | Up to $500 | Award is available to junior level transfer students who have earned a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 |
| Federal Pell Grant | $200 - $4731 | Pell is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need, as determined by information submitted on the FAFSA. Awards for part-time students are prorated and allowed on a restricted basis. |
| Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant | $250 - $750 | Awarded to U.S. Citizens who are in their first year of college study, Pell eligible, attending fulltime and who completed a rigorous high school curriculum after 01/01/2006. |
| Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant | $250 - $1300 | Awarded to U.S. Citizens who are in their second year of college study, Pell eligible, attending fulltime, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and who completed a rigorous high school curriculum after 01/01/2005. |
| Federal Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant | $250 - $4000 | Awards are for fulltime third and fourth year students who are studying in eligible science, mathematics and certain foreign language majors. Additional criteria include U.S. citizenship and having a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. |
| Federal SEOG Grant | $100 - $500 | SEOG is awarded to Pell-eligible students with a zero EFC (EFC = 0), as determined by information submitted on the FAFSA. The number of students who receive SEOG depends upon the amount of funds allocated by the federal government, but generally includes about 200 students each year. |
| NYS TAP Grant | $250 - $4375 | Awards are based upon tuition and NYS taxable income, and require full-time enrollment (12 credits or more). The number and size of awards depend upon the availability of funds allocated by NYS legislature. |
| Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS) | $425 - $850 | New York State residents enrolled in three to eleven credits per semester in a degree program can apply for APTS. Applications are available in our office, and are due prior to the beginning of each semester. Award amounts depend on tuition charges, New York State net taxable income, and academic records. The number and size of awards depend upon the availability of funds allocated by NYS legislature. |
| Other State Grants | Varies | Visit HESC on the web for more information on NYS financial aid resources |
| Educational Opportunity Grant (EOP) | $100 - $600 | These grants are awarded to students who are accepted into the EOP program based upon an economic and academic disadvantaged status, as documented by income sources and other relevant information requested during the application process. Students apply by answering the EOP question on the SUNY Admissions application, and by filling out an additional application with the Plattsburgh EOP Office (518-564-2263). The number and size of awards depend upon the availability of funds allocated by NYS legislature. |
| Empire State Diversity Honors Scholarship | Varies | This program is for students from a broad range of backgrounds who will contribute to the diversity of the student body. ESDHS is a scholarship budgeted by New York State to attract and retain undergraduate students who have demonstrated high academic achievement and can demonstrate that they will contribute to the diversity of the student body. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information. |
| Aid to Native Americans | Up to $2000 | Eligibility criteria, application procedures, and other information can be found by writing to: Native American Education Unit, NYS Education Department, Room 374 EBA, Albany, New York 12234 (518-474-0537). In general, applications must include high school transcripts, tribal certification, recommendations, personal letter, and letter of acceptance from a New York State college. |
Additional sources of grants and aid
Contact Information
For more information about Financial Aid at SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact:
Financial Aid Office
Phone: (518) 564-2072
Toll-Free Phone: (877) 768-5976
Fax: (518)564-4079
E-mail: finaid@plattsburgh.edu
Our mailing address:
Financial Aid OfficeSUNY Plattsburgh
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901-12681