We know that financial aid is one of the most important factors in our students’ decisions to attend SUNY Cobleskill. This is why we are reaffirming our dedication to removing barriers for our applicants by offering up to $1 million in scholarship awards to new students and transfer students. This represents the largest annual award total in our history.
Whether you are coming in as a freshman, a transfer, or returning to the classroom after some time away, it’s very likely that you will be eligible for a scholarship or grant through the College. This is in addition to other federal and state aid for which you might be eligible, representing thousands in savings on top of SUNY’s competitive tuition rates.
Our goal is to make SUNY Cobleskill affordable and accessible to all who want to grow, sustain, and renew with us. We invite you to explore our scholarship opportunities below and contact our Admissions Office to discuss the next steps in your admissions application process.
All of the scholarship and grant opportunities listed below are made possible by the generous donations and support of our many Foundation Benefactors. As an incoming student, you will automatically be considered for an annually renewable award at the point of acceptance. Students are automatically entered into a pool of eligible recipients to be selected for our numerous Foundation Scholarships. If selected for these awards, we will ask you to join us in thanking these donors at the beginning of the semester. To view a list of all the Foundation Scholarships, of which these renewable scholarships are comprised, please refer to the Scholarships and Endowments page for more details.
86 percent of students receive financial aid and/or scholarships
SUNY Cobleskill is ranked as one of the top colleges for
“Return on Investment” in New York State
Statewide FFA presidents who attend SUNY Cobleskill are eligible to have all housing and meal plan charges covered in full for up to four years. The student must have and maintain 3.0 GPA to be elgible.
New York State FFA Officers are eligible to receive a one-time, $500 scholarship
New Students and Transfers from New York State in any major are eligible for up to $2,000 in awards depending on overall GPA, renewable for up to four years. The student must have and maintain a 3.25 GPA or higher to be eligibile. On-campus housing and FAFSA are required.
Out of State students will be granted up to $30,000 over the course of four years through the Destination Housing Scholarship. Award amounts will increase over four years according to the following schedule:
Students must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher to be eligible for this scholarship.
The housing discount under the Destination Scholarship may not exceed the annual cost of a double-occupancy room. If a student chooses to live in a room that is billed at a higher rate than a double-occupancy accommodation, the percentage of this housing scholarship will be applied to that cost.
50% off housing up to $5,000 for New Students or New Transfers who are graduates of Schoharie County public high schools or Duanesburg and Berne Knox Westerlo high schools. Renewable for up to four years. On-campus housing and FAFSA are required. Students must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher to be eligible for this scholarship.
The housing discount may not exceed the annual cost of a double-occupancy room. If a student chooses to live in a room that is billed at a higher rate than a double-occupancy accommodation, the percentage of this housing scholarship will be applied to that cost.
The BOCES and Technical School Scholarship awards up to $500 to eligible first-year students at SUNY Cobleskill.
To qualify for this scholarship, students must:
Deadlines:
Fall 2024: Submit an application to SUNY Cobleskill by March 1, 2024
Fall 2025: Submit an application to SUNY Cobleskill by December 1, 2024