Financial Aid Examples
To help you understand how aid for first-year students is broken down and awarded at »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ·, 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 »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· 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 »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Community Scholarship $3,000 Federal Pell Grant $6,020 NYS TAP & SUNY Tuition Credit $1300 »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· 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 »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· 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 »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Community Scholarship $1,500 Outside Scholarship $2,000 Direct Unsubsidized Loan $5,500 Total Aid $9,000 Annual Out of Pocket Expenses $15,346