Financial Aid Examples
To help you understand how aid for first-year students is broken down and awarded at SUNY Geneseo, below are four examples. For more information, please also see types of financial aid.
Questions on financial aid can be directed to 585-245-5731 or financialaid@geneseo.edu.
The photos and stories depict example financial aid packages and do not refer to specific students.
- Jack's Story
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Jack has high demonstrated financial need. He lives with his mom and dad who earn $35,000 a year. The first in his family to go to college, Jack has a brother and sister who are a just a year or two younger—so affording college will be tough. He's an excellent student who excels in everything he does.
Costs (2024-2025 Academic Year)
Item Amount Annual Direct Costs $24,961 Student Aid Index -1500 (from FAFSA) Calculated Financial Need $24,961 Financial Aid
Item Amount Geneseo Community Scholarship $3,500 First Generation Scholarship $1000 Federal Pell Grant $7,395 Federal SEOG Grant $500 NYS TAP & SUNY Tuition Credit $7,120 Direct Subsidized Loan $3,500 Direct Unsubsidized Loan $2,000 Total Aid $25,015 Annual Out of Pocket Expenses $0
- Chloe's Story
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Chloe lives with her mom and older sister. Her mom earns $65,000 a year. Chloe is a good student who wants to major in biology.
Costs (2024-2025 Academic Year)
Item Amount Annual Direct Costs $24,961 Student Aid Index 1,377 (from FAFSA) Calculated Financial Need $23,584 Financial Aid
Item Amount Geneseo Community Scholarship $3,000 Federal Pell Grant $6,020 NYS TAP & SUNY Tuition Credit $1300 Geneseo Foundation Scholarship $3,000 Direct Subsidized Loan $3,500 Direct Unsubsidized Loan $2,000 Total Aid $18,820 Annual Out of Pocket Expenses $4,764
- Maria's Story
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Maria, her brother and her parents live in a modest home. Her parents earn $115,000 a year. Thanks to a part-time job, Maria has saved some money to help with her books and other personal expenses.
Costs (2024-2025 Academic Year)
Item Amount Annual Direct Costs $24,961 Student Aid Index 17,200 (from FAFSA) Calculated Financial Need $7,146 Financial Aid
Item Amount Geneseo Community Scholarship $1,000 NYS Excelsior Scholarship & Tuition Credit $7,070 Direct Unsubsidized Loan $5,500 Total Aid $13,570 Annual Out of Pocket Expenses $10,776
- Michael's Story
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Michael's family opened a 529 College saving plan when he was a year old. They've saved almost enough for 4 years at a SUNY school, but they hope to lower their costs. Michael is ranked in the top 10% of his graduating class.
Costs (2024-2025 Academic Year)
Item Amount Annual Direct Costs $24,346 Student Aid Index 26,000 (from FAFSA) Calculated Financial Need $0 Financial Aid
Item Amount Geneseo Community Scholarship $1,500 Outside Scholarship $2,000 Direct Unsubsidized Loan $5,500 Total Aid $9,000 Annual Out of Pocket Expenses $15,346