SUNY ACE | UB Trace

Graduate on time with support from UB TrACE!

The University at Buffalo TrACE program provides eligible transfer students with support to finish their degree on time, including a Cost of Attendance Award and a Textbook Stipend, comprehensive personalized advisement, academic support and career development.

To qualify for this program, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be accepted to the University at Buffalo as an incoming transfer student with prior completion of an associate degree.
  • Be a New York State resident and/or eligible for in-state tuition.
  • Complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) and the New York Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application.
  • Be PELL-eligible and accept any federal and state grand aid awarded.*
  • Cannot be affiliated/enrolled with any existing special population program (e.g., EOP).
  • All majors are eligible, pending review of a student's record to ensure completion within two years. Program eligibility for certain majors may be impacted if you have not completed prerequisite coursework at your prior college. You must be able to complete the UB requirements within 60 credits in order to be eligible.
  • Adhere to TrACE requirements, including participation in advisement, academic support and career development.

* For Fall 2024, Students are not required to be in receipt of Pell but must be in receipt of at least $1 of federal or state financial aid.

Benefits:

  • Textbook assistance to reduce the cost of books.
  • A monthly pre-paid debit card to help with costs associated with being a successful student (e.g., transportation).
  • A stipend to help offset non-tuition costs of attendance.
  • A dedicated TrACE advisor to help guide and support you.
  • Career development and academic support.

Program capacity is limited, and spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please complete our TrACE Program Interest Form.

The University at Buffalo Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) Program is part of the SUNY replication of the City University of New York (CUNY) Accelerate, Complete, and Engage (ACE) program.