At SUNY, your college-bound student will get an excellent education at an affordable cost. SUNY schools rank highly for academic quality, affordability, and social mobility while offering nation-leading student support, vibrant campus communities, and the right-fit experience for every student.
We know the cost of college can feel overwhelming. The good news is you don’t need to compromise on quality to keep college costs low.
Tuition and fees at SUNY colleges and universities are reliably low, averaging $8,900 per year. You’re not depending on first-year scholarships and grants that may dry up in year two or three. That means you and your student can plan for their future with confidence.
After your student is accepted to a college, you’ll get their financial aid award letter—now what? It’s important to carefully review the offer to ensure that a generous first-year award will actually meet your needs in years two, three, and four. SUNY is a national leader in financial aid transparency to ensure you fully understand your costs now and in the future.
Borrowing for college can affect your student's financial choices after graduation. Talk about monthly payments, the amount borrowed, and how loan repayment could affect future goals such as renting an apartment, buying a home, or saving for the future.
What will life look like after college? Will your college grad be making large student loan payments every month or will they have the freedom to save for a car, a house, travel, and other big life moments? Will you, as a parent, be taking on student loan debt?
More than half of SUNY students graduate with no federal student loan debt, and those with debt carry far less than the national average. SUNY helps them start life on solid financial footing.
Planning ahead can help you and your student understand what college will cost. Consider tuition, fees, housing, meals, books, transportation, and other expenses. Comparing these costs across colleges can help your family create a realistic plan for the years ahead.
Your student’s safety is our priority too. Learn how SUNY supports safe, welcoming communities at all of our campuses.
Many SUNY colleges and universities rank among the top for safest public college campuses in America.
In addition to campus security and safety offices, New York State University Police is present on 29 SUNY college campuses to protect and serve our campus communities and further support the educational mission of the State University of New York.
Access to physical and mental health support is critical for safety and support when your child is away at college. SUNY provides students with access to mental health resources on campus, in the community, in the state, and across the nation.
There are thousands of clubs and organizations across 64 SUNY campuses that provide every student with an opportunity to pursue their passions beyond the classroom to create the best student life for them.
Chancellor John B King, Jr. Is committed to student success; research and scholarship; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and economic development and upward mobility, all critical to ensure receive “educational services of the highest quality with the broadest possible access” for all with nation-leading student support.
SUNY schools are committed to preparing students for real-world success. That means a focus on job-relevant skills, career counseling, and paid internships or similar experiences before graduation.
SUNY is committed to providing a paid internship or similar real-world learning experience for every student before graduation. These experiences are critical to bridging the gap between college and career.
Learn more about Internships and Experiential Learning at SUNY
Your college grad will join a network of more than 3 million SUNY alumni working in every field around the globe.
SUNY schools rank highly on a variety of national, regional, and New York State lists for academic quality, affordability, student life, and much more.
Remember these tasks to help you finish all the important steps of preparing your child to begin their college life:
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