I’ll stick my neck out. Room and Board are typically less than $20,000 a year. If that is your family contribution, then you won’t be getting need based aid to cover that $20,000…
You might get merit aid. Which SUNY schools would give you merit? Buffalo might…not sure about Bing.
You wrote this:
Are you sure? Look at the eligibility for the Excelsior award. It is for families with incomes below a certain amount. If you are eligible, the SUNY tuition costs would be covered…and your parent contribution of $20,000 could cover your room and board costs.
@sybbie719 any help here?