Financial Aid for Online Programs

Estimated Financial Aid Cost of Attendance Budgets

  • 2024-25 Estimated Cost of Attendance
    On/Off Campus New York State Resident Non-Resident
    Tuition $7,070 $8,480
    Fees $1,170 $1,170
    Books $1,000 $1,000
    Housing and Meals $18,809 $18,809
    Transportation $250 $450
    Personal $750 $750
    Total $29,049 $30,659

    * As of January 2024 and subject to change
    ** Figures reflect average housing costs, and meal plan C

    Commuter Living with Parent(s) New York State Resident Non-Resident
    Tuition $7,070 $8,480
    Fees $1,170 $1,170
    Books $1,000 $1,000
    Housing and Meals $3,895 $3,895
    Transportation $800 $1,000
    Personal $1,395 $1,395
    Total $15,330 $16,940

    * As of January 2024 and subject to change

Note: This estimated cost of attendance is applicable to the Online RN-BS Program only. Cost of Attendance information is for major terms only (fall/spring).

Financial Aid Process at Binghamton

Students wishing to apply for federal and state financial aid should follow the steps below:

  1. Complete the FAFSA for federal aid (studentaid.gov) using Binghamton University's federal school code of 002836. For anticipated enrollment in Fall 2024 or Spring 2025, you must complete a 2024-25 FAFSA. Note: for Summer 2024 enrollment, the 2024-25 FAFSA is required, and is available January 1.
  2. New York State residents can complete the New York State Student Aid Payment Application and/or other state aid applications (hesc.ny.gov), and choose SUNY Binghamton so we can receive your information/awards.
  3. Check to see if the FAFSA was received by going to the BU BRAIN, Financial Aid tab, Awards section. It will take 3-5 business days for us to receive your FAFSA once submitted.

If admitted to an online, and a FAFSA has been received, a financial aid package will be provided to you. An official notification will be sent to your BU email account that instructs  you to view the SUNY Financial Aid Plan online via BU BRAIN, Financial Aid tab, Awards section.

  • You must accept any loan offers if you wish the funds to credit your bill.
  • You must complete all unsatisfied requirements for your aid to disburse. You can view all requirements via BU BRAIN, Financial Aid tab, Award Offer section.
  • You must be enrolled in 6 or more credits for your federal loan(s) to disburse. Note: the 6 credits can be a combination of enrollment in both session 1 or 2.

Disbursement and Refund Timeline

Disbursement of federal loan funds, if eligible, will occur during the first week of the session you are enrolled in at least 6 credits. Example, if you are enrolled in 6 credits for session 1, your Fall loan will be disbursed in full. 

Important: Depending on when you register for Sessions 1 and 2, your billing scenario may vary. The most likely scenarios are outlined below.

Scenario 1:

Student registers for Session 1 and Session 2 at the same time. In this scenario, the student will receive a bill with charges for both sessions at the same time.

Session 1  
Credits 6
Charges* $1,000
Session 2  
Credits 6
Charges* $1,000
Balance Due $2,000
Loan Amount Awarded $3,000
Refund (issued during Session 1) $1,000

Scenario 2:

Student registers for Session 2 after the intial bill from Session 1 is received. In this scenario, the full loan amount is disbursed during Session 1. We recommend that the student save the refund from Session 1 to use for the subsequent bill with Session 2 charges.

Session 1  
Credits 6
Charges* $1,000
Balance Due $1,000
Loan Amount Awarded $3,000
Refund (issued during Session 1) $2,000
Session 2  
Credits 6
Charges* $1,000
Balance Due $1,000

*Please be aware that the figures used in these scenarios are for example only. These numbers do not reflect actual charge or refund amounts.

Refunds are created if a student receives aid that exceeds the bill.

Students can expect a refund, if eligible, during the first week of the applicable session in which they are enrolled and eligible.

Office Hours and Contact Information

Summer Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: 607-777-2428

Email: finaid@binghamton.edu

Schedule an appointment with a financial aid counselor*

Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  

The appointment link is available on our Contact Us webpage.

*Appointments can be scheduled via phone or Zoom and are reserved for more private, confidential discussions that include but are not limited to financial hardships, special circumstance appeals, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeals, financial literacy, etc.

*NEW* Documents may be uploaded securely by visiting my.binghamton.edu and clicking on Financial Aid and Student Records Document Submission (available links section on the left). Select "Financial Aid Documents" to identify the type of document you are submitting. Scanned or attached documents will no longer be accepted via email.

The following links are provided as resources should you have additional questions:

Filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) information and tips:  https://www.binghamton.edu/financial-aid/fafsa/

Pell Grant: https://www.binghamton.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/grants/pell-grant.html

New York State Aid: https://www.binghamton.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/nysaid/

Loans: https://www.binghamton.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/loans/

Special Circumstance Appeals:  https://www.binghamton.edu/financial-aid/appeals.html

Academic Progress (SAP):  https://www.binghamton.edu/financial-aid/academic-progress/

Forms:  https://www.binghamton.edu/financial-aid/resources/forms.html

Selected for Verification:  https://www.binghamton.edu/financial-aid/fafsa/verification.html