Freshman Scholarships
* Presidential Scholarship: Awarded to the top 5% of incoming freshmen with a GPA of 3.8 or higher and an SAT score of 1250 or higher. This scholarship provides full tuition, fees, and room and board for four years.
* Provost's Scholarship: Awarded to the next 10% of incoming freshmen with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and an SAT score of 1150 or higher. This scholarship provides half tuition, fees, and room and board for four years.
* Dean's Scholarship: Awarded to the next 15% of incoming freshmen with a GPA of 3.2 or higher and an SAT score of 1050 or higher. This scholarship provides a quarter tuition, fees, and room and board for four years.
* Cardinal Scholarship: Awarded to incoming freshmen who demonstrate outstanding leadership, community service, and extracurricular activities. This scholarship provides a full tuition, fees, and room and board for four years.
* NAF Scholar: Awarded to members of the National Academy Foundation who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential. This scholarship provides a quarter tuition, fees, and room and board for four years.
* NYSEG Scholar: Awarded to incoming freshmen from New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) service areas who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need. This scholarship provides a quarter tuition, fees, and room and board for four years.
* Verizon Scholarship: Awarded to incoming freshmen from Verizon service areas who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need. This scholarship provides a quarter tuition, fees, and room and board for four years.
Transfer Scholarships
* Transfer Presidential Scholarship: Awarded to transfer students with a GPA of 3.8 or higher. This scholarship provides half tuition, fees, and room and board for two years.
* Transfer Provost's Scholarship: Awarded to transfer students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. This scholarship provides a quarter tuition, fees, and room and board for two years.
* Transfer Dean's Scholarship: Awarded to transfer students with a GPA of 3.2 or higher. This scholarship provides an eighth tuition, fees, and room and board for two years.
Current Student Scholarships
* Cardinal Scholarship: Awarded to current students who demonstrate outstanding leadership, community service, and extracurricular activities. This scholarship provides a full tuition, fees, and room and board for one year.
* President's List Scholarship: Awarded to current students who achieve a GPA of 4.0 or higher for two consecutive semesters. This scholarship provides a quarter tuition, fees, and room and board for one year.
* Dean's List Scholarship: Awarded to current students who achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher for two consecutive semesters. This scholarship provides an eighth tuition, fees, and room and board for one year.
In addition to these merit-based scholarships, SUNY Plattsburgh also offers a variety of need-based scholarships, grants, and loans. For more information about financial aid at SUNY Plattsburgh, visit the Office of Financial Aid website.