College of Staten Island CUNY

What is the cost of studying for a year at College of Staten Island CUNY?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition at CSI was $6,930 for New York residents and $14,880 for nonresidents. Required fees were approximately $560, putting tuition and required fees at about $7,490 for residents and $19,159 for nonresidents before living expenses.

• Resident undergraduate tuition and required fees: approximately $7,490 for the academic year.
• Nonresident undergraduate tuition and required fees: approximately $19,159 for the academic year.
• Books and supplies: a reported typical amount of $1,500; individual course costs vary.
• Room and board: a reported annual figure of $23,022, which is not a required charge for students who live elsewhere.

Transportation, personal expenses and housing choices can change the total considerably, especially for commuters. Graduate tuition and part-time per-credit charges follow different schedules. Students should use the current CSI cost-of-attendance budget for their enrollment and residency category rather than add a residential estimate to a commuting budget.

Published price is not the same as net price after grants and scholarships. The reported average net price was $4,473 for students from families earning up to $48,000, but an individual offer can differ. Eligible students may pursue federal Pell Grants, New York State aid such as TAP, CUNY or CSI scholarships, federal loans and veterans' education benefits. The FAFSA is central to federal aid, while New York aid can require a separate state application. CSI's financial-aid office can clarify deadlines, eligibility and the effect of part-time enrollment.

What are the work-study opportunities at College of Staten Island CUNY?

Eligible CSI students may seek Federal Work-Study as part of a financial-aid package. Work-Study is paid employment, not a grant deposited automatically into a student's account: students generally must qualify through the aid process, obtain an eligible job and work scheduled hours to receive wages.

Other campus jobs may be funded separately and need not have the same financial-need rules. Students can look for openings through CSI's student employment and career resources, while the career center offers job-search assistance, employer recruitment activities, résumé support and interview preparation. An internship may provide academic credit, pay, both or neither; students should check its terms rather than treat it as interchangeable with Work-Study.