A University at Buffalo education is an excellent value. As a public university, our tuition is only a fraction of the cost of attending a private college or university of comparable quality and opportunity.
In fact, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance has ranked UB No. 33 in the nation in its 100 Best Values in Public Colleges for 2013, and U.S. News & World Report has named UB 19th nationwide for graduating students with the least amount of debt — with more than half of UB students finishing their undergraduate degree completely debt-free.
If you feel you need help financing your education, you can apply for financial aid by filling out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online. The FAFSA is an application that collects the basic information needed to determine your eligibility for all of the financial aid programs sponsored by the federal government. These include Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG), Federal Work-Study Program, Perkins Loans and Federal Direct Student Loans.
There are many options to choose from when considering both government-funded and private sources of financial assistance. The basic kinds of financial assistance are:
You can fill out the FAFSA online. Be sure to file the FAFSA as soon as possible. UB’s priority due date is March 1; however, you should file as soon as possible to be considered for the best financial aid package. The federal title IV school code for the University at Buffalo is 002837.
Once the FAFSA is processed, you can view and print your Student Aid Report (SAR) online. Your SAR will indicate your expected family contribution for federal student aid programs as calculated by the federal processor. UB’s financial aid office receives this information electronically when you file, so it is not necessary to send us your SAR. Financial aid awards will be mailed beginning in March.
If you are a New York State resident, you will initiate the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application process by completing the FAFSA. A separate application is required for TAP. This can be filed electronically while you are filing your FAFSA. Once you reach the confirmation page, click on “New York Residents Only” to file for TAP. Remember the TAP code is 1010.
For more information about financing your education, visit the Office of Financial Aid website.
Last updated: February 05, 2013 12:44 pm EST
