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Stipends, Tuition, Fees and Financial Aid

This section provides an overview of the financial aspects of being a graduate student at Upstate.

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PhD - Program Costs

Stipend & Tuition

Effective January 5, 2023, Ph.D. students receive a competitive 12-month stipend of $32,000 and a full-tuition scholarship. By receiving stipends, Ph.D. students become part of the SUNY Graduate Student Employees Union, which provides periodic and automatic increases in stipend awards in addition to other benefits, including a low-cost health care package.

Health Care Package

Students receiving a stipend are eligible for the Graduate Student Employee Health Insurance Program. The comprehensive health benefits include coverage for medical services, hospitalization, prescription drugs, and mental health, dental, and eye care. The cost for the plan, $29.03 biweekly for the enrollee and $182.78 biweekly for family, is deducted from the stipend check. 

Master of Science - Program Costs

Master’s students pay tuition for our graduate programs. SUNY Upstate is proud to offer a competitive tuition rate. 

Please visit Tuition & Fee Rates at the Student Accounts site for more information and up-to-date rates.

NOTE: Tuition is subject to change without notice.

Miscellaneous Costs

Tuition & Fees

The following fees are charged annually to all students. Some students may pay additional fees depending on their program and year of study.

Please visit Tuition & Fee Rates at the Student Accounts site for more information and up-to-date rates.

Books and Supplies

Costs for books and supplies vary by program, but are approximately $1,300 per year for the average student.

Estimated Living Expenses

We estimate monthly living expenses for students to be:

Estimated monthly living costs are $2000 monthly
Room (per month) $1,000
Food (per month) $490
Personal (per month) $200
Travel (per month) $200

NOTE: The cost of health insurance is not included in this budget. All students are required to have Health Insurance, either through their parents, spouse, employer or on their own. A student policy is available through the University. 

Questions Regarding Stipends, Tuition, Tuition Waivers, Fees, or Financial Aid

For more information on stipends, tuition, tuition waivers, fees, or financial aid, please contact either the Office of Financial Aid or the College of Graduate Studies office.

Financial Aid

Weiskotten Hall
Rm. 1213, 766 Irving Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13210
Map & directions

Phone: 315 464-4570
Fax: 315 464-8867
Email: finaid@upstate.edu

College of Graduate Studies

Weiskotten Hall
Rm. 3122, 766 Irving Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13210
Map & directions

Phone: 315 464-4538
Fax: 315 464-4544
Email: biosci@upstate.edu


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