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Eligibility | Tuition Scholarships | Opportunity Grant | Maintaining Eligibility | Prevent Delays | Resources | Examples | |
2023-2024 Fall Deadline: December 1, 2023 |
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Students enrolled in fall and/or spring must have the 2023-2024 FAFSA and TAP application completed with all other required documents submitted by December 1, 2023. |
The deadline to apply for a Say Yes Syracuse scholarship is quickly approaching!
To ensure fairness among all students and colleges in the Say Yes Compact, Say Yes Syracuse has hard deadlines for financial aid and Say Yes applications.
You must adhere to the following hard and steadfast deadlines to receive Say Yes Syracuse scholarship awards.
Application Deadlines
July 1 – Say Yes Syracuse application deadline
August 1 – FAFSA and NYS TAP applications deadline
Transfer Deadlines
July 1 – Notice of intent to transfer for fall semester
November 1 – Notice of intent to transfer for spring semester
Withdrawal Deadlines
Students must contact the Say Yes Syracuse office with their intent to withdraw.
September 1 – Notice of intent to withdraw from fall semester
February 1 – Notice of intent to withdraw from spring semester
Gap Year Eligibility
August 15 – 4-year school request of gap year eligibility for fall semester
December 15 – 4-year school request of gap year eligibility for spring semester
If you reside in the city of Syracuse, please visit the Say Yes Syracuse website for more information at: https://sayyessyracuse.org/
Say Yes to Education has partnered with 20 colleges and universities in Western New York aimed at making higher education a reality for Buffalo Public and Charter school students. Buffalo State is a proud participating college whose core value is to provide access to quality public higher education. Say Yes and Buffalo State both strive to inspire lifelong learning and to enhance and invest in the Buffalo community.
Say Yes Buffalo is a tuition-only guarantee. Eligibility for Say Yes is determined after all other grants and scholarships are applied to the tuition component of the student's bill. Books and supplies, housing, and meal plans are not covered by the Say Yes Tuition Scholarship. Please refer to the examples below which demonstrate how Say Yes awards are calculated.
More information about eligibility is available on the Say Yes page.
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Entry Grade |
% of tuition |
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Kindergarten |
100% |
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1, 2, 3 |
95% |
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4, 5, 6 |
80% |
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7, 8, 9 |
65% |
Say Yes Buffalo will cover remaining tuition charges after all federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarship are applied. The amount of the tuition scholarship is dependent on the number of consecutive years a student has attended a Buffalo Public or Charter school through grade 12 (refer to the chart at right).
More information about the Tuition Scholarship is available on the Say Yes page
An Opportunity Grant may be awarded to students who receive the maximum Federal Pell Grant (EFC on FAFSA = 0), live on-campus, and have a large amount of unmet need. The maximum Opportunity Grant is $2,000 per year and can be used toward books, fees, or room and board. The Opportunity scholarship may not cover all expenses.
More information about the Opportunity Grant is available on the Say Yes page
Example 1: Entering a Buffalo Public or Charter School in 9th Grade
Matthew began attendance in a Buffalo Public School in the 9th grade. He will graduate in June and plans to attend Buffalo State. He will not live on-campus. He filed the FAFSA and TAP applications but did not qualify for grant aid. He received a $2,000 Provost Scholarship based on his high school GPA and SAT scores. Matthew would first determine his expected Say Yes Tuition Scholarship and then determine his out-of-pocket cost.
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Charge / Award |
Amount (Fall & Spring) |
| Step 1: Determine the Say Yes Tuition Scholarship Award (lines 1-5) | ||
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1 |
Tuition (estimated) |
$7,070 |
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2 |
All Scholarships and Grants |
- $2,000 |
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3 |
Remaining Tuition (Line 1 - Line 2) |
$5,070 |
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4 |
Say Yes Percentage |
x 65% |
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5 |
Say Yes Tuition Scholarship (Line 3 x Line 4) |
$3,295 |
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Step 2: Determine Student's Out-of-Pocket Cost (lines 6-11) |
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6 |
Tuition (estimated) |
$7,070 |
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7 |
Fees (estimated) |
+ $1,358 |
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8 |
Total Charges (Line 6 + Line 7) |
$8,428 |
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9 |
Say Yes Tuition Scholarship |
- $3,295 |
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10 |
Provost Scholarship |
- $2,000 |
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11 |
Out-of-pocket cost (Line 8 - 9 - 10) |
= $3,133 + books
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Matthew’s out-of-pocket expense for the academic year would be $3,133 plus money for textbooks. Matthew would be billed in August for the fall semester and in January for the spring semester. Each semester he would owe $1,566.50 ($3,133 ÷ 2).
Example 2: Entering Buffalo Public or Charter School in Kindergarten
Emily is a senior at Bennett High School, a Buffalo Public School, and will graduate in June. She attended Buffalo Public Schools continuously since kindergarten. In February, she completes the FAFSA and TAP applications and is accepted to Buffalo State for the upcoming fall semester. Her financial aid award contains a Pell grant for $1,000, a TAP grant for $965, and a SUNY Tuition Credit for $172. In total, Emily has $2,137 in grants and scholarships. Emily will not live on-campus.
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Charge / Award |
Amount |
| Step 1: Determine the Say Yes Tuition Scholarship Award (lines 1-5) | ||
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1 |
Tuition (estimated) |
$7,070 |
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2 |
All Scholarships and Grants |
- $2,137 |
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3 |
Remaining Tuition (Line 1 - Line 2) |
$4,933 |
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4 |
Say Yes Percentage |
x 100% |
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5 |
Say Yes Tuition Scholarship (Line 3 x Line 4) |
$4,933 |
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Step 2: Determine Student's Out-of-Pocket Cost (lines 6-11) |
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6 |
Tuition (estimated) |
$7,070 |
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7 |
Fees (estimated) |
+ $1,358 |
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8 |
Total Charges (Line 6 + Line 7) |
$8,428 |
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9 |
Say Yes Tuition Scholarship |
- $4,933 |
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10 |
Pell, TAP, and SUNYTC |
- $2,137 |
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11 |
Out-of-pocket cost (Line 8 - 9 - 10) |
= $1,358 + books |
Emily’s out-of-pocket expenses for the academic year would be $1,358 plus money for textbooks. Emily would be billed in August for the fall semester and in January for the spring semester. Each semester she would owe $679 ($1,358 ÷ 2).
