Grant funding may be offered by federal, state or institutional programs. They do not need to be repaid, provided the recipient meets all conditions of the grant.
Grant eligibility and award amounts will be based on a student’s enrollment in financial aid eligible courses and may require financial need, a minimum GPA or other criteria to maintain eligibility for subsequent years. Some grants are restricted and funding is based on availability. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure all coursework is required for their degree program.
We encourage all students to use Registration Compliance Tracking (RCT) to ensure the credits enrolled each semester are financial aid eligible.
Federal Grants
Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is available to undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens who demonstrate exceptional financial need. The Pell grant amount is based on factors like your Student Aid Index, cost of attendance, and enrollment in course work required for degree program. The maximum Pell Grant award is $7,395 for the aid year. Award amounts will be prorated for enrollment in less than 12 required credit hours in your degree program. The lifetime limit for a Pell Grant is equivalent to six years of full-time study.
To be eligible for a PELL Grant, you must
Additional information is available in the SUNY Cortland SUNY Cortland Undergraduate Catalog. and at studentaid.gov.
Federal Supplemental Educational Grant (SEOG)
The Federal Supplemental Educational Grant is available to undergraduate students who are U.S citizens or eligible non-citizens and demonstrate exceptional financial need. SEOG eligibility is typically $400 per year.
To be eligible for a SEOG Grant, you must
Additional information is available in the SUNY Cortland Undergraduate Catalog.
Federal TEACH Grant
The Federal Teach Grant is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens and intend to teach full time in a high-need, low-income school for a minimum of 4 years. The TEACH Grant will revert to a loan if the student does not fulfill service requirements.
Maximum TEACH awards depend on enrollment status. Be advised that the amounts will be reduced for sequestration. Enrollment in 12+ credit hours maximum award is $3,772 after the reduction of sequestration. Award amounts will be prorated for enrollment in less than 12 credit hours. The cumulative award amount is $16,000 for undergraduate students and $8,000 for Graduate students.
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- Meet the basic eligibility criteria for the federal student aid programs;
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form;
- Be enrolled in a Teach eligible Major (see chart below)
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25
- Complete the TEACH Grant counseling (the terms and conditions and service obligation)
- Sign a TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve or Repay
- Award amounts are prorated based on the number of financial aid eligible courses you are enrolled in each semester.
Additional information is available in the SUNY Cortland Undergraduate Catalog, Graduate Catalog and at studentaid.gov
SUNY Cortland Eligible TEACH Majors
| Adolescence Education -Biology | Childhood & Early Childhood Education | Inclusive Education Disability & Child |
| Adolescence Education - Chemistry | Childhood Early Childhood Ed B-6 | Inclusive Education Childhood |
| Adolescence Education -English | Childhood Education | Inclusive Special Education |
| Adolescence Education -Math | Comm. Sciences & Disorders | Literacy Education |
| Adolescence Education -Physics | Early Childhood Education | Literacy Education B-12 |
| Adolescence Education -Physics and Math | Health Education | Second Language Education |
| Adolescence Education -Spanish | Health Education Certification K-12 | Special Education |
| Adolescent Education -Earth Science | Inclusive Early Child Edu(B-2) | Teaching English as a Second Language |
New York State Grants
New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is available to undergraduates who are New York state residents attending college and meet income eligibility requirements.
The maximum TAP Grant award is $7,070. Award amounts will be prorated for enrollment in less than 12 credit hours. The lifetime limit for a TAP Grant is equivalent to 4 years (8 semesters) of full-time study. EOP students will receive an additional 2 semesters of eligibility.
- Meet the basic eligibility criteria for the federal student aid programs
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form
- Complete the NYS TAP Application
- You are a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
- Must be a legal NYS resident for 12 continuous months prior to enrolling
- Award amounts are prorated based on the number of financial aid eligible courses you are enrolled in each semester with the minimum being 3 credit hours. A student enrolled in 3 - 11 financial aid eligible coursework will receive Part-time TAP
- Meet all of the above eligibility requirements:
- Have completed at least 24 credits applicable towards degree program during the prior two consecutive semesters at SUNY Cortland (E grades do not count as completed credits)
- Have been enrolled full-time (12 degree-applicable credits) in the preceding spring term
- Check with your financial aid advisor to verify it is in your best interest to use an extra TAP payment.
Additional information is available in the SUNY Cortland Undergraduate Catalog and at NYS HESC
NY State Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
The Educational Opportunity Grant is available to students who have been accepted to the Educational Opportunity Program at SUNY Cortland. EOP direct aid varies based on funding.
Senator Jose Peralta New York State DREAM Act
The Senator Jose Peralta NY State DREAM Act gives undocumented and other students access to New York State-administered grants and scholarships that support higher education costs. Your immigration status provided on your application will be held confidential by NY State and SUNY Cortland.
Senator Jose Peralta grant is based on a student's enrollment and their family’s income. The maximum award amount is $7,070 per year.
To be eligible for the Senator Jose Peralta NY State DREAM Act, you must:
SUNY Cortland Grants
Future New Yorker Grant
The SUNY Cortland Future New Yorker Grant provides financial support for students who are charged an out-of-state tuition rate. The grant is automatically applied, up to $7,500 for the full academic year ($3,750 per semester).
To be eligible for a Future New Yorker Grant, you must:- Meet the basic eligibility criteria for the federal student aid programs;
- Be charged an out-of-state tuition rate
- Earn a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average
- Maintain enrollment in 12 or more credits each semester while an undergraduate student
- Not participate in a graduate assistantship (graduate assistants are not eligible for this award)
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress per the university’s published Federal Good Academic Standing guidelines: Undergraduate student Federal Good Academic Standing guidelines,
Graduate student Federal Good Academic Standing guidelines
International Student Grant
The SUNY Cortland International Student Grant is available to international students to help ease the out-of-state tuition costs. Award amounts are based on enrollment, full time attendance will receive the maximum award of $7,500 per year ($3,750 per semester). No application is necessary.
To be eligible for a SUNY Cortland International Student Grant, you must:- be admitted to SUNY Cortland in a degree-seeking program
- be an international student
- be charged out-of-state tuition rate
- meet enrollment requirements, undergraduate students must enroll in 12 or more credits each semester
- Graduate students award amounts will be prorated if enrolled in less than 12 credit hours.
- not participate in a graduate assistantship (graduate assistants are not eligible for this award)
- maintain satisfactory academic progress per the university’s published Federal Good Academic Standing guidelines:
Undergraduate Student Federal Good Academic Standing
Graduate Student Federal Good Academic Standing