Cost of Attending SUNY Orange

Cost of Attendance (COA) Component
Annual Budget Justification

Student budgets are an important component in the financial aid process. Standard student budgets reflecting the SUNY Orange average student population cost of attendance at a modest, but adequate standard of living is used to award financial aid. The Director of Financial Aid, and Assistants on a case-by-case basis, may approve special budget considerations

Definition of Allowable Costs

Cost of attendance (COA), or “BUDGET” is determined by law (Higher Education Act, Sec. 472) and is not subject to regulation by the Department of Education (ED). The law specifies the types of costs that are included in the COA, but each school must determine the appropriate and reasonable amounts to include for each eligible COA category for its students, based on the criteria described in 2023-2024 Federal Student Aid Handbook. The cost of attendance is an estimate of that student’s educational expenses for the period of enrollment. The cost of attendance budget is determined by reviewing each year the cost of living in the community in the following components:

Budget components are delegated between Direct or “billable” costs and Indirect or “non-billable” costs.  Direct, or “billable”, are those costs paid directly to the college and billed through your mySUNYOrange Student Accounts (Tuition and Fees).  Indirect, or “non-billable”, are other educational estimated expenses that are not paid to the college but paid by the student.  These are additional costs that may be acquired during an academic year.  Indirect costs vary per student, but the college uses an average estimated indirect cost.  Since SUNY Orange does not offer on-campus housing or meal plan, the only Direct, or “billable” cost, is tuition & fees.

DIRECT COST (Billable)	INDIRECT COST (Non-Billable)
Tuition and Fees	Living Allowance (Room & Board)
	Books and Supplies
	Transportation
	Miscellaneous/Personal Direct Loan Fees
	Other (ie: child care, one-time laptop purchase)
	Loan Fees, if applicable

2024-2025 Academic Year

Academic Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025.

Tuition and Fees (2024-2025)

Please visit our Tuition and Fees webpage for the 2024-2025 tuition and fee rates.

The Office of Administration and Finance reviews the state and county subsidy allocated per student then determines the amount of additional funds needed to cover the cost of educating each student.  This proposed tuition amount is brought forward, during the spring term (March) for approval by the Cabinet and Board of Trustees. To qualify for NY resident tuition rates, a student must have maintained legal residence in New York State for one year and in the county for six months immediately proceeding the first day of the semester.  All New York State residents, who do not meet/complete the residency requirements, will be charged as a non-resident. Proof of residence must be submitted annually. Fees are assessed to students to cover the costs associated with

In accordance with New York State Education Law, Section 6301 each full-time and part-time student residing in New York State must file a Certificate of Residence. The County of Legal Residence for a New York State resident attending a community college contributes to the College a portion of the College's cost for providing services to the student. The basis for assessing counties for this money is the Certificate of Residence.  Certificates are valid for 12 months from the date of issue. A new Certificate must be submitted each year. Residency certification is handled through the Office of Student Accounts.

Estimated Annual Living Expenses (2024-2025)

In-State / Out-of-State Residents
Dependent Students

Types of Expenses	Full Time (12+ Credits)	Three-Quarter Time (9 to 11.5 credits)	Half Time (6 to 8.5 credits)	Less Than Half Time (.5 to 5.5 credits)
Books and Supplies	$1,552	$1,164	$776	$388
Living Allowance (Room & Board)	$7,838	$7,838	$7,838	$0
Transportation	$3,194	$3,194	$3,194	$0
Personal	$1,898	$1,898	$1,898	$0
Total*	$14,482	$ 14,094	$13,706	$388

In-State / Out-of-State Residents
Independent Students

Types of Expenses	Full Time (12+ Credits)	Three-Quarter Time (9 to 11.5 credits)	Half Time (6 to 8.5 credits)	Less Than Half Time (.5 to 5.5 credits)
Books and Supplies	$1,552	$1,164	$776	$388
Living Allowance (Room & Board)	$15,676	$15,676	$15,676	$0
Transportation	$3,194	$3,194	$3,194	$0
Personal	$3,798	$3,798	$3,798	$0
Total*	$24,220	$ 23,832	$23,444	$388

Important Notes:

• New Student Fee:  Onboarding one-time fee for first time, new freshman/transfer students.  Will only be charged one time during their first term in the amount of $175.
• All Direct & Indirect cost figures above are subject to possible change.
• Double tuition is charged to out-of-state students and international students unless residency is proved.
• The above Estimated Annual Living Costs will not be billed by SUNY Orange. These estimated costs are used by SUNY Orange to determine a student's need for financial aid.
• If an independent student is living with a non-parent family member, or a parent, who is supplying room and board, or a public entity, the student’s financial aid budget will be adjusted accordingly.
• Students who have costs for child care should submit proof of those additional expenses to Financial Aid Office.
• Students who are attending less than full time (less than 12 credits) will have their budgets adjusted based on enrollment for Books and Supplies, Tuition and Fees.
• Students who are attending less than half time (5 or less credits) will only have budget components for Tuition and Fees, Books and Supplies.
• Enrollment Breakdown
  • Full Time Enrollment (FT) = 12+ credits
  • Three-Quarter Time Enrollment (3/4T) = 9 to 11 credits
  • Half Time Enrollment (HT) = 6 to 8 credits
  • Less than Half Time (LTHT) = 5 or less credits
• Example:  Estimated Annual Cost of Attendance (COA) for full time dependent student (12+ credits):
  • Tuition = $5,808
  • Fees   = $718
  • Room & Board = $7,838
  • Books & Supplies = $1,552
  • Transportation = $3,194
  • Personal = $1,898
  • Total Cost = $21,008  (individual actual COA may vary)