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Other Types of Aid

If you’re worried about paying for college – you’re not alone. We’re here to help.

College expenses include more than just tuition. We'll help you secure funding to help offset the total cost of your education — living expenses, books, fees, and more.

How can I fund my degree? 

Grants

Grants are funds that do not need to be repaid and are awarded based on financial standing.

Start here:

Like federal loans, federal grants are awarded based on your FAFSA. The most common federal grant is the Pell Grant. You may qualify for additional federal grants based on your FAFSA, which will all be indicated in your financial aid package.

Then:

Apply for additional grants through New York State:

Undergraduate Grants

Graduate Grants

Loans

Loans are funds that are borrowed and repaid.

Start here:

All students should file the FAFSA — the form through which you are considered for federal loans. Federal loans are the most common type of funding used to pay for college. Your federal loans will be automatically included in your financial aid package.

Then:

If that’s not enough, don’t worry. You can also apply for additional loans to further offset the cost of your education.

Undergraduate Loans

Graduate Loans

You’ll also want to see if any of these opportunities can work for you:

Excelsior Scholarship

Covers SUNY tuition for NYS residents whose family household adjusted gross income does not exceed $125,000.

Amazon Career Choice Program

Tuition + books and fees pre-paid by Amazon. Qualified, hourly Amazon employees may be able to attend SUNY Brockport for free.

Work on Campus60% of students are employed on-campus during their time at Brockport, with flexible scheduling that meets their needs.

Work Study
On Campus Jobs

Special Circumstances & Emergency Aid

Housing, food & healthcare assistance

We don’t want financial hardships to ever get in the way. Here are some resources you can tap into if you’re struggling with finances:

Learn more about Basic Needs Resources

Emergency Grants

Unexpected circumstances happen. Whether you’re struggling after the loss of a loved one, loss of a job, accident, or other emergency scenarios, we can assist.

Student Emergency Funds