Congratulations, Future Bengal!
Your student has been accepted to Buffalo State – congratulations! We know that there are many factors to consider when it comes to your student choosing the college or university that is right for them. We are here to provide you and your student with all the resources needed to help make this important decision. If your student is ready to commit to Buffalo State, they can secure their spot through their applicant portal.
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Spring deposits are due by November 1 (or within 30 days of your acceptance letter if after November 1). Fall deposits are due by May 1 (or within 30 days of your acceptance letter if after May 1). Please note that we cannot guarantee scholarships, financial aid, or space in the incoming class beyond these dates.
Students ready to commit to Buffalo State will need to login to their applicant portal to submit their Admissions Reply Form and $125 tuition deposit. (Note: Students accepted into the EOP program do not need to submit a tuition deposit, but are required to submit the "Admissions Reply Form."). If you are financially unable to pay the tuition deposit, please have your student submit the Admissions Reply Form in their applicant and then e-mail us at admissions@buffalostate.edu to request a deposit waiver.
If your student has not done so already, make sure that they submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. New York State residents will also need to apply for TAP and the NYS Excelsior Scholarship, if eligible. Instructions for how to apply for financial aid can be found on the Financial Aid Office website.
FAFSA School Code: 002842
TAP School Code: 0905
In addition, Buffalo State offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for current, newly accepted first-year, and transfer students.
We offer in-person information sessions and campus tours throughout the year, as well as our Spring Open House event that is catered to accepted students. We also host regional receptions for accepted students and their guests. Can’t make it to an in-person event? We have virtual options too!
Explore Buffalo State at Spring Open House
Our Spring Open House is designed specifically for accepted students. Attend academic department presentations, meet with enrollment services, tour our campus, and more.
Open HouseAttend an Accepted Student Reception
Our reception events allows accepted students and their guests to meet with campus representatives, learn more about Buffalo State, and get their questions answered.
Accepted Student ReceptionsGet Ready to Enroll
We offer virtual presentations that go over your student’s next steps to enroll at Buffalo State. Campus representatives will also be available to answer questions!
Virtual Next Steps PresentationsFrequently Asked Questions
All students can view their admissions decision by logging into their applicant portal. At the top of their portal page will be a link that allow students to view their decision letter. A formal decision letter, as well as an acceptance packet for admitted students, will be sent out via post mail within a week of their initial decision notification.
Students are able to learn more about their next steps and their accepted student checklist in their acceptance packet and on our accepted student website.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act or FERPA provides certain rights for parents regarding their children’s education records. When a student reaches 18 years of age or attends an institution of postsecondary education at any age, the student becomes an “eligible student,” and all rights under FERPA transfer from the parent to the student. The most common exception is if the parent claims the student as a dependent for federal income purposes.
At Buffalo State University, federal law, state law and regents policy govern access and release of student records. These forms must be completed by the registered student as outlined on the Registrar's website.