Does anyone know what scholarship opportunities are available for international students within the SUNY system? I'm particularly curious about any merit-based awards or other financial aid options that could help offset tuition costs.
The State University of New York (SUNY) system does indeed offer some scholarships for international students, but these opportunities can vary by school.
For instance, SUNY Plattsburgh offers the International Student Scholarship, which provides up to $5,500 per year and is renewable for all four years of study.
SUNY New Paltz offers the International Student Merit Award, ranging from $2,000 to $10,000, which is renewable based on maintaining a satisfactory GPA.
At Binghamton University, there's the International Student Scholarship that awards from $2,000 to $15,000 a year and can also be renewed.
At Stony Brook University, they have the #YouAreWelcomeHere International Scholarship which offers two annual, renewable scholarships that cover a minimum of 50% tuition.
On the other hand, some SUNY schools like Buffalo State and SUNY Old Westbury do not seem to offer any specific scholarships for international students.
In any case, I recommend checking out each SUNY school's website for accurate and updated information on what aid is available for international students. Each school might have specific eligibility criteria and deadlines, so it will be beneficial to have all the precise details straight from the source. Merit-based aid might highly depend on your GPA and occasionally standardized test scores.
Remember, every bit helps when it comes to financial aid! Good luck with your research and application process.
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