Tuition/Aid

The Excelsior Scholarship

SUNY Cortland is proud to participate in New York State’s Excelsior Scholarship program, a first-of-its-kind initiative that has been established to help eligible middle-class students offset the cost of tuition.

Visit the College’s Excelsior Scholarship webpage to learn more about eligibility criteria and the answers to common frequently asked questions.

What We Know So Far

• A student’s family must meet adjusted gross income limits:
  • $100,000 in 2017-18
  • $110,000 in 2018-19
  • $125,000 in 2019-20 and thereafter
• If a student was previously enrolled in college, they must have completed at least 30 credits per year in the program of study to qualify. If previous credits were earned at a private college, at least 30 credits per year must be accepted when a student transfers to SUNY Cortland in order to qualify.
• Students must complete at least 30 credits per year.
• Awards are limited to four years or the expected length of a program.
• Students must have their GPA certified by the College indicating that coursework has been successfully completed.
• Students must live in New York state for the continuous number of years equal to the duration that they received the award. There is no requirement that the student be employed during that period, but he or she cannot work in another state.
• If a student fails to meet these requirements, the award will be converted to a student loan.

The New York State Higher Education Service Corporation will establish application procedures and select eligible recipients. You can sign up to receive an alert when the application becomes available.

For more information, visit the HESC website.

Online Billing and Payment System

The College uses an online billing and payment system that provides students and parents with an in-depth service that's detailed and information-oriented in a secure environment. Take time to familiarize yourself with the system by accessing your myRedDragon account. For more detailed information, please read our brochure (PDF).

As an affordable choice for your higher education, SUNY Cortland offers exceptional value for the investment you make in your future. You’ll also be pleased to discover our reasonable costs for tuition, fees, living expenses, books and transportation. In addition, nearly 80 percent of SUNY Cortland students receive some form of financial aid.

Cost of Attendance Summary

1. Cost listed is for a full-time student (12 or more credit hours). Students eligible for te Excelsior Scholarship will be billed $6,470 ($3,235 per semester).

Rates contained on this page for 2017-18 are subject to change pending New York State, SUNY or college action.

Read more detailed information about costs.