Can you afford not to attend Binghamton?
We know a high-quality education is important to you. A smart investment is just as important. Binghamton combines a national reputation and stellar academics with a price that says value.
Binghamton was ranked the #1 Best Value in the nation by Kiplinger’s, (2011) making Binghamton an investment in excellence. Our low costs ensure Binghamton graduates can afford to start a career or attend graduate school without the worries of high student debt. Consider this… Choosing Binghamton University over a comparable private university will save you almost $130,000 over four years!
A smart investment
Many students look for ways to finance their cost of attendance. Binghamton can assist you in exploring your options with grants, loans, scholarships and student employment. First, it’s important to understand how the cost of attending Binghamton University is calculated. The total price varies depending on whether you’re a New York state resident, an out-of-state-resident, or an international student.
Note to international students: As a public university, Binghamton University is able to offer an elite education at a fraction of the cost of U.S. private schools. International students are not eligible for federal/state funding, however, we encourage you to refer to the information maintainted by the Office of International Student and Scholar Services Office (ISSS) which may be helpful to you.
If a student visa is required to enroll, international students must submit an International Student Financial Statement and an official bank statement verifying their ability to meet all education and living expenses for the first year of study.
Direct vs. non-direct costs
The cost of attendance is based on both direct and non direct costs. Both direct and non-direct costs are taken into consideration in your financial aid package to help meet the cost of attendance.
Direct costs are charges that appear on your tuition bill (tuitions and fees) and non-direct costs are your estimated living expenses (i.e. books, supplies, personal expenses). Your costs will vary depending on choices of dining (resident or commuter) and housing options, travel (for visiting your family or others) and other out-of-pocket expenses (i.e., clothing, entertainment, etc).
Off-campus living
Living off campus does not affect your aid package. Visit the Off Campus College website to find out more about moving off campus, including apartment listings and roommate finding.
If you live in University plaza you are billed directly by Binghamton University. However, University Plaza requires you to sign a 12-month lease and financial aid covers only nine months unless you attend summer school. You will need to plan accordingly to meet your rental expenses during the summer months. Your fall semester bill will include five months of rental charges, and the spring semester bill will include seven months of rental charges.
Click here for a detailed chart of actual charges for 2011-12.
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