Syracuse Plans ‘Much Stronger,’ Earlier Aid Packages after Spring’s Late-Cycle Offers

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Earlier this year, Syracuse University made national news for offering families late-cycle financial aid packages. The university has different plans this year, said Ryan Williams, SU’s vice president for enrollment services.

“We’re planning to go out with a much stronger discount rate off the bat,” he said at Wednesday’s University Senate meeting. “We’re making sure that the families know that we’re putting forth an effort to understand where they are economically.”

This year, the university’s discount rate will remain lower than peer institutions but “increase over historical percentages.” SU’s shift has moved the overall undergraduate discount rate to 40%, Williams said.

https://dailyorange.com/2025/11/su-plans-stronger-aid-package-after-springs-late-cycle/

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ugh, i hope my school doesn’t have budget issues. It does have a AA- bond rating so that’s good.

Clearly, the cost issue is hitting families - and SU is trying to get ahead of it to make sure they win.

It’s a clear sub for USC and Northwestern, but to get those kids, as it’s the “least competitive or selective or ranked” of the three, they got to get ahead of it. They’re also competing against schools like GW, AU, BU, Penn State, Pitt and more - so - it makes sense to get out in front.

Fortunately, it’s ability to raise funds is very strong.

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