Cost of Attendance

 

2008-2009 Estimated Yearly Cost for Full-Time Undergraduates*
Direct Costs
Payable to the University
NYS Residents Out-of-State International
Tuition $  4,350 $10,610 $10,610
Room ** $  5,804 $  5,804 $ 5,804
Meal Plan ** $  3,366 $  3,366 $ 3,366
Fees $  1,480 $  1,480 $ 1,480
Health Insurance*** $  1,001 $  1,001 $   849
 
Indirect Costs
Estimated annual expenses
NYS Residents Out-of-State International
Books**** $   900 $   900 $   900
Transportation & Personal Expenses $ 1,792 $ 2,292 $ 3,991
All charges are subject to change without notice.
** Costs may vary depending on meal plan and housing options selected. Double dorm room and Silver Meal plan were used to calculate above meal and housing plans. All undergraduates living on campus are required to enroll in a meal plan for their first two semesters.
*** Required of all full-time students; waivers are available to those who already have health insurance.
**** Costs dependent on course schedule.

Note: If your principal or permanent home has not been in New York State for a 12-month period immediately prior to the date you intend to enroll, you will be considered an out-of-state or international student for tuition purposes. For more information regarding New York State residency requirements and the costs of attendance, please visit the Bursar/Student Accounts Website.



Financial Assistance & Scholarship Information
The Office of Student Financial Aid Services provides assistance to undergraduates in the form of federal and state programs that provide grants, loans, and work-study to assist eligible students in pursuing their academic goals. To apply for financial aid, students must complete the federal government's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is used by Stony Brook to determine each student's expected family contribution and financial aid eligibility. Stony Brook's FAFSA Code is 002838.

New York State residents* are also encouraged to apply for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). If you file a FAFSA electronically and indicate that you are a New York State resident, you will be able to link to your online TAP application at the end of the FAFSA session. If you filed a paper FAFSA, you can apply for TAP directly on the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) TAP Application Website. To learn how financial aid eligibility is determined, please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid Service's Cost of Attendance Webpage.

In addition, the University offers merit-based scholarships and athletic grants-in-aid to outstanding applicants.

*Note: If your principal or permanent home has not been in New York State for a 12-month period immediately prior to the date you intend to enroll, you will be considered an out-of-state resident for tuition purposes. If you are not a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or do not have refugee status in the U.S., then you are considered an international student. For more information regarding New York State residency requirements, please visit the Bursar/Student Accounts Website.