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Graduate, NYS Resident, Off Campus

Cost of Attendance Detail

Graduate, NYS Resident, Off Campus
Charges Fall 2025 Spring 2026 Total
Tuition (1) $5,655 $5,655 $11,310
Fees $902 $902 $1,804
Room (2) $0 $0 $0
Meals (2), (3) $0 $0 $0
BILLED CHARGES (4) $6,557 $6,557 $13,114
  1. Cost listed is for a full time student (12 or more credit hours).
  2. Students living off campus should budget for housing and meal charges even though these expenses are not billed by the College.
  3. Students living off campus may purchase a meal plan.
  4. Alumni Fee is an optional fee charged to all students, but may be waived (online only) each semester. This fee is not listed in the Billed Charges amount listed above.

Student Health Insurance is not charged to any student, but students and their parents are strongly encouraged to assess their health insurance coverage before arriving on campus.

Updated 6/9/2025

Graduate, Non-NYS Resident, Off Campus

Cost of Attendance Detail

Graduate, Non-NYS Resident, Off Campus
Charges Fall 2025 Spring 2026 Total
Tuition (1) $11,650 $11,650 $23,300
Fees $902 $902 $1,804
Room (2) $0 $0 $0
Meals (2), (3) $0 $0 $0
BILLED CHARGES (4) $12,552 $12,552 $25,104
  1. Cost listed is for a full time student (12 or more credit hours).
  2. Students living off campus should budget for housing and meal charges even though these expenses are not billed by the College.
  3. Students living off campus may purchase a meal plan.
  4. Alumni Fee is an optional fee charged to all students, but may be waived (online only) each semester. This fee is not listed in the Billed Charges amount listed above.

Student Health Insurance is not charged to any student, but students and their parents are strongly encouraged to assess their health insurance coverage before arriving on campus.

Updated 6/9/2025

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate assistantships are a great way to gain real-world experience while getting paid to further your education.

Learn more about graduate assistantships.

Graduate Opportunity Program (GOP)

What is the Graduate Opportunity Program and who is eligible?

The Graduate Opportunity Program provides tuition assistance to EOP, HEOP, and SEEK program graduates undertaking graduate study at a participating SUNY institution. Because funding is limited, early application to the campus of choice is encouraged.

What will the Graduate Opportunity Program provide?

The graduate opportunity program will provide students with financial support to cover tuition at participating SUNY graduate and professional institution.

What is the application procedure?

Students must apply and be admitted to a participating campus prior to approval of Graduate Opportunity Program funding. Documentation of a student's prior status as an opportunity program student is also required. Students who are interested in graduate study are encouraged to consult with their undergraduate program director.

How to Apply

1. Indicate Educational Opportunity Program Participation: When completing your graduate application, be sure to indicate that you previously participated in EOP, HEOP or SEEK during your undergraduate studies.

2. Submit Verification: If you completed an Educational Opportunity Program, you must arrange for an official verification memo from your undergraduate EOP director to be sent directly to [email protected]. To be considered official, the memo must come directly from the institution and be on institutional letterhead.

3. Complete Your Graduate Application: Ensure all materials, including transcripts and supporting documents, are submitted as part of your application to SUNY Cortland Graduate Programs.

Federal Direct Loans

Graduate students are eligible for Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans and Federal Graduate PLUS loans. 

Visit the SUNY Cortland Financial Aid website for more information. 

Graduate Scholarships

Graduate students are eligible for these scholarships:

Learn more about scholarship opportunities.