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 (2020-2021 Academic Year)
Item Amount Annual Direct Costs $22,290 Expected Family Contribution $0 (from FAFSA) Calculated Financial Need $22,290 Financial Aid
Item Amount Geneseo Merit Scholarship $3,500 Geneseo Grant $1,500 Federal Pell Grant $6,345 Federal SEOG Grant $500 NYS TAP & SUNY Tuition Credit $7,320 Direct Subsidized Loan $3,500 Direct Unsubsidized Loan $2,000 Total Aid $24,665 Out of Pocket Expenses $0

- Chloe's Story
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Chloe lives with her mom and older sister—who also goes to college. Her mom earns $65,000 a year. Chloe is a good student who wants to major in biology.
Costs (2020-2021 Academic Year)
Item Amount Annual Direct Costs $21,490 Expected Family Contribution $3,500 (from FAFSA) Calculated Financial Need $17,990 Financial Aid
Item Amount Geneseo Merit Scholarship $1,750 Geneseo Grant $1,750 Federal Pell Grant $2,745 NYS TAP & SUNY Tuition Credit $647 NYS Excelsior Scholarship $3,078 Federal Work-Study Award $1,800 Direct Subsidized Loan $3,500 Direct Unsubsidized Loan $2,000 Total Aid $17,270 Out of Pocket Expenses $4,220

- 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 (2020-2021 Academic Year)
Item Amount Annual Direct Costs $21,490 Expected Family Contribution $17,200 (from FAFSA) Calculated Financial Need $4,290 Financial Aid
Item Amount Geneseo Merit Scholarship $1,750 Geneseo Grant $1,250 NYS Excelsior Scholarship & Tuition Credit $6,470 Direct Unsubsidized Loan $5,500 Total Aid $14,970 Out of Pocket Expenses $6,520

- Michael's Story
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Michael's family opened a 529 College saving plan was he was a year old. They've saved almost enough for 4 years at a SUNY school, but they hope to lower their costs. He is an excellent student who was invited to join the Edgar Fellows Honors Program at Geneseo.
Costs (2020-2021 Academic Year)
Item Amount Annual Direct Costs $22,290 Expected Family Contribution $22,290 (from FAFSA) Calculated Financial Need $0 Financial Aid
Item Amount Geneseo Merit Scholarship $3,500 Edgar Fellows Scholarship $2,000 Direct Unsubsidized Loan $5,500 Total Aid $11,000 Out of Pocket Expenses $11,290