State University of New York at Cortland

What is the cost of studying for a year at State University of New York at Cortland?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $7,070 for New York residents and $16,980 for out-of-state students. Required fees were $1,804 for either group. Tuition and fees therefore totaled $8,874 for a resident and $18,984 for a nonresident before housing, meals, or other expenses.

• Reported room and board: $15,930 for the academic year.
• Reported books and supplies: $1,200.
• Tuition, required fees, room and board, and books combined: approximately $26,004 for a New York resident or $35,914 for a nonresident.

Those combined figures are not complete cost-of-attendance estimates: transportation, personal expenses, and other applicable costs are additional. They also should not be treated as a bill for every student; housing and meal choices vary, and off-campus or commuting students face different expenses.

Financial aid changes the amount a student may ultimately pay. Federal grants, New York State programs such as TAP for eligible residents, SUNY Cortland scholarships, and federal loans may all be relevant. Students generally use the FAFSA to seek federal aid and should complete any separate state-aid application required for New York programs. In the reported aid figures, 87% of students received some form of financial aid and 61% had student loans. Average net price figures varied by family-income group; for families with annual income of $48,000 or less, the reported average was $16,453. An average net price is not a personal award, so an applicant should compare the university's current cost-of-attendance estimate with an individual aid offer and the amount that would need to be borrowed.

What are the work-study opportunities at State University of New York at Cortland?

Eligible SUNY Cortland students may seek Federal Work-Study jobs as part of a financial-aid package, while other campus jobs may be open without a Work-Study award. Federal Work-Study is earned through paid work; it is not a grant credited in full to a student's account at the start of a term.

Students interested in Work-Study should submit the FAFSA, review their aid offer, and follow the university's student-employment instructions for finding and applying for positions. An award does not by itself assign a job, and actual earnings depend on hours worked. Ordinary part-time employment is distinct from Federal Work-Study, and an internship may have separate academic, pay, and eligibility rules.

SUNY Cortland's career services can also help students explore occupations, prepare application materials, practice interviewing, and look for internships or employment. Career advising and job-search tools are services, not verified job-placement outcomes.