Paying for College

College and Careers Thursdays:Workshop #2, April 26

There are different ways to pay for college

Financial Aid▪ Federal aid: FAFSA▪ State aid: TAP (Tuition Assistance Program)▪ Scholarships

Loans▪ Federal▪ Private

Financial Aid

How do I get the maximum amount of financial aid? Apply for school early Apply for FAFSA early Apply for scholarships before the

deadline▪ http://

www.buffaloschools.org/GuidanceDept.cfm?subpage=6923

2011-12 Typical Expenses for Undergraduate Students at a SUNY College

State-Operated Campuses Baccalaureate Degree Programs

New York State Residents Out-of-State Residents 2

Living on Campus

Commuter Living on Campus

Tuition $5,270 $5,270 $14,320 3

Student Fees 1 $1,330 $1,330 $1,330

Room and Board $10,820 $3,640 $10,820

Books and Supplies $1,260 $1,260 $1,260

Personal Expenses $1,430 $1,450 $1,430

Transportation $1,010 $1,810 $1,010

TOTAL COST $21,120 $14,760 $30,170

Typical Expenses for SUNY students

Community Colleges Associate Degree Programs

InState/In District 4 Out-of-State Residents 2

Living on Campus

Commuter Living on Campus

Tuition $3,700 $3,700 $7,630

Student Fees 1 $490 $490 $490

Room and Board $9,190 $3,400 $9,190

Books and Supplies $1,270 $1,270 $1,270

Personal Expenses $1,060 $1,180 $1,060

Transportation $1,260 $1,670 $1,260

TOTAL COST $16,970 $11,710 $20,900

Services at Riverside High School

FAFSA Assistance Offered by Center for Entrepreneurship

and Change in Room 028 (Medaille Room)

Available during the school day or during after school tutoring

One-on-one help

www.riversicecec.org