Out-of-State Residents
Cornell offers financial aid to meet the needs of U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens, and has a limited amount of aid for international students. Out-of-state families (non-New York residents) will pay non-resident tuition for each year that your student attends Cornell.
The following are sample financial aid packages for three out-of-state families. The profiles provide an overview of how each financial aid package was developed. Please keep in mind that each family’s situation is unique and needs to be reviewed during the application process to determine final eligibility.
This family will pay $13,225/yr. Here’s how:
- Houston, TX third-year student, School of Hotel Administration
- $120,000 household income
- Family of four two children in college
- $5,000 household savings
- $25,000 assets (investments, no home equity)
Financial Aid Award:
The estimated annual cost for a third-year student attending the School of Hotel Administration before financial aid is $71,421 for the 2017-18 academic year. This includes tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies and personal expenses.
Family 1: Second Child Entering College. Financial aid award presented as data table.
| Percentage | Dollar amount | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18% | $13,225 | Total Annual Cost For Family | Includes expected parent and student contributions |
| 71% | $50,596 | Cornell Grant | Grants do not need to be repaid |
| 7% | $5,000 | Federal Loans | Loans must be repaid |
| 4% | $2,600 | Student Work-Study | Student earns money during academic year |
This family will pay $26,400/year. Here’s how:
- Richmond, VT first-year student, College of Engineering
- $135,000 household income
- Family of four one younger sibling
- $10,000 household savings
- $141,000 assets (home equity)
Financial Aid Award:
The estimated annual cost for a first-year student attending the College of Engineering before financial aid is $70,501 for the 2017-18 academic year. This includes tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and personal expenses.
Family 2: Cornell Grant Covers 48% of Cost. Financial aid award presented as data table.
| Percentage | Dollar amount | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37% | $26,400 | Total Annual Cost For Family | Includes expected parent and student contributions |
| 48% | $34,001 | Cornell Grant | Grants do not need to be repaid |
| 11% | $7,500 | Loans | Loans must be repaid |
| 4% | $2,600 | Student Work-Study | Student earns money during academic year |
This family will pay $60,512/yr. Here’s how:
- San Francisco, CA first-year student, College of Arts & Sciences
- $250,500 household income
- Family of three only child
- $45,000 household savings
- $1,035,000 assets (home equity, investments)
Financial Aid Award:
The estimated annual cost for a freshman attending the College of Arts & Sciences before financial aid is $71,451 for the 2017-18 academic year. This includes tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and personal expenses.
Family 3: Aid Options for Higher-Income Families. Financial aid award presented as data table.
| Percentage | Dollar amount | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85% | $60,512 | Total Annual Cost For Family | Includes expected parent and student contributions |
| 1% | $839 | Cornell Grant | Grants do not need to be repaid |
| 10% | $7,500 | Federal Loans | Loans must be repaid |
| 4% | $2,600 | Student Work-Study | Student earns money during academic year |