Invest in your future
SUNY New Paltz is nestled in the heart of a vibrant historic village midway between the capital city of Albany and New York City. Our unsurpassed location offers not only outstanding quality of life but world-class connections.
SUNY New Paltz offers more than 50 exceptional graduate programs in business, education, computer science, engineering, fine arts, music therapy, and the liberal arts for students who have the equivalent of a 4-year baccalaureate degree.
- Tuition -- www.newpaltz.edu/student_accounts
- Time Payment Plan -- https://www.newpaltz.edu/student_accounts/time-payment-plan/
- Billing Information -- www.newpaltz.edu/student_accounts/billing-information
- Financial Aid -- www.newpaltz.edu/financialaid
Research Funding
Graduate Student Research and Creative Projects Award (RCPA)
The RCPA is an internal grant program for matriculated graduate students. The purpose of the program is to support and encourage research and creative projects that enhance the graduate students' professional development as they pursue their master's degree or Certificate of Advanced Study. All matriculated graduate students in good standing (cumulative gpa of 3.0 or higher) are eligible to apply for this grant. The maximum award is $400 per annum.
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
The deadline for Fall applications is October 1, the deadline for Spring/Summer application is March 1.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Be prepared to upload the following items during the online application process:
- Current Curriculum Vitae or Resume.
- RCPA Faculty Sponsorship Letter.
- Documentation indicating HREB approval (if applicable).
- Detailed Budget for how you plan to use the RCPA award. NOTE: This award may not be used towards the purchasing of alcohol, books, hazardous materials, equipment for personal use, gift cards, or pay labor expenses/honorariums. Additionally, all travel expenses must adhere to our Travel Policy & Procedures.
Complete this form to APPLY NOW!
Congratulations on receiving a Graduate Student Research and Creative Project Award (RCPA)! Official award notifications are emailed to reach recipient and contain information regarding the award parameters and amount. Please complete the following form to accept your award:
>>Next Step: Review Reimbursement Procedures
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY AND BOOKMARK THE PAGE FOR FUTURE USE:
The purchasing procedures of the State of New York must be followed when expending your award. Failure to follow these procedures may result in a partial loss of funding. If you have questions regarding the reimbursement process, contact the Office of Graduate, Professional & Interdisciplinary Studies to make an appointment to meet with Vika Shock.
TRAVEL
Grant approved travel expenses will be reimbursed after the trip. The cost of airline tickets will be reimbursed at the end of the trip with a paid original airline receipt and boarding passes.
Travel will neither be reimbursed at a rate higher than the State's published rates, nor will travel expenses to North Carolina or Mississippi be reimbursed until the travel ban is removed. Please visit our travel website at: http://www.newpaltz.edu/travel/ for general information, per diem rates, and reimbursement forms. Meals are not reimbursable under this award.
Travel will require the completion and submission of the following forms:
- Travel Requisition (Need instructions? Click here to view Travel Requisition Sample.)
- Travel Expense Report (Need instructions? Click here to view Travel Expense Report sample.)
- Statement of Automobile Travel (if applicable) (Need instructions? Click here to view Statement of Automobile Travel Sample.)
- Appropriate original paid receipts
- Copy of the RCPA Award letter
Under the "Purpose of Travel" section of the travel voucher and the travel requisition, a statement of the nature of your project is required. Please note across the top of your travel requisition "Graduate Student RCPA Award" and submit completed forms to the Graduate, Professional & Interdisciplinary Studies Office (OM 127).
PURCHASES
Submission of a purchase requisition and standard voucher is required for reimbursement for any approved purchases. Remember that:
- Any equipment purchased with RCPA funding become property of the student's academic department.
- Reimbursement for conference registration may be incorporated into your travel and listed on the travel requisition and expense report. However, if you are planning to attend a workshop which requires participants to purchase materials at an additional fee in order to participate, or rent equipment, submission of a purchase requisition and standard voucher for reimbursement of these expenditures are required.
Reimbursement for purchases will require the completion and submission of the following forms:
- Purchase Requisition (Need instructions? Click here to view Purchase Requisition Form Sample.)
- Standard Voucher (Need instructions? Click here to view Standard Voucher Form Sample.)
- Original vendor receipts/invoices
- Copy of RCPA Award letter
Please note across the top of your purchase requisition "Graduate Student RCPA Award." Please gather and submit the following documents to Vika Shock in Academic Planning & Learning Innovation (OM 127A)
Fellowships
This fellowship opportunity is designed to recognize academic excellence of incoming students matriculated in our MS in Electrical Engineering program. Students receive a 3-credit tuition waiver in exchange for 10 hours of research assistance per week. It is available to eight students on a competitive basis.
The Sojourner Truth Diversity Fellowship is open to applicants from all majors holding at least a 3.0 undergraduate GPA in pursuit of their initial master's degree, a US citizen or permanent resident, matriculated in a graduate program at New Paltz; and adequately meeting the diversity criteria set forth within the application.
To apply:
- Fill out the appropriate online application below by May 1 for Fall classes, or December 1 for Spring classes.
- Upload your application essay explicating how you meet the diversity criteria.
- Upload a statement explaining your financial needs and resources.
- Upload evidence of your full-time (12 credit) registration.
- Decisions are made after academic standing is updated the end of each fall or spring terms, which is typically done by the end of May and beginning of January.
- NEW students: click to apply for initial STF funding
- Current STF students: click to apply for continued support
The Graduate Opportunity Tuition Waiver Program (GOPW) provides a tuition waiver for up to nine credits of graduate tuition to former EOP/HEOP/SEEK students meeting the eligibility requirements outlined below.
To apply,
- Complete the appropriate online application below by May 1 for Fall or December 1 for Spring.
- Upload a transcript indicating your GPA and course enrollment.
- Upload a completed Certification of Participation Form - EOP, HEOP, SEEK
- Decisions are made after academic standing is updated the end of each fall or spring terms, which is typically done by the end of May and beginning of January.
- NEW students: click to apply for initial GOPW funding
- Current GOPW students: click to apply for continued support
Scholarships
Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups are historically scarce in the mental health workforce. This under-representation is one of the key drivers of mental health disparities among marginalized populations. Providers from under-represented groups are more likely to have the experience and cultural competence necessary to understand and effectively meet the needs of these underserved populations. A diverse workforce has proven to result in greater patient/client satisfaction, engagement, and retention in care. To address this diversity issue, the Office of Mental Health, in partnership with the SUNY Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and SUNY schools, have created the SUNY/OMH Mental Health Scholarship Program for Underrepresented and/or Multilingual Students, a seamless pipeline that will attract, retain, and graduate underrepresented students, and students that are multilingual, in the various mental health professions.
Components of the program include:
- Scholarships
- Paid Internships
- Professional/Career Development Workshops
- Advising and Mentoring
- Fee waivers for students applying to professional programs
To learn more and apply online, visit https://www.suny.edu/diversity/mentalhealth-scholarship/
To recognize academic excellence and to prepare future administrators and public accountants, SUNY New Paltz offers a limited number of scholarships to highly qualified applicants. Consideration will also be given to financial need. Submit your MBA Scholarship Application today!
This scholarship is a $10,000 tuition waiver designed to recognize the exceptional talent of an incoming MFA student in Ceramics. It is available to one student on a competitive basis each year.
This $2000 award given to an entering MFA Art Studio Student with a preference in Printmaking. Recipients of the scholarship will be selected by Graduate Art Program faculty, consisting of the Printmaking area head and the MFA coordinator. Students will be selected based upon merit as seen through the candidate's MFA application and portfolio. Financial need will guide the selection and preference would be given to a candidate from an under served community.
In an effort to encourage a diverse population of graduate students, SUNY New Paltz offers a one-year out-of-state tuition waiver to all incoming MFA students who are not residents of New York State. This allows non-resident students to pay regular in-state tuition rates, saving approximately $9,800 a year. MFA students must seek and be granted New York State residency during their first year to continue to receive the in-state tuition rate. This program is available to international students who are not US citizens and enrolled in one of our MFA programs. These students may receive the MFA Scholarship rate for two years without applying for New York State residency. See Tuition & Fees Chart for rate.
This scholarship was established through the generosity of Mary's family and friends to support Music Therapy students at SUNY New Paltz. The recipient will be a full-time matriculated student majoring in Music Therapy. Recipients should demonstrate good clinical and leadership skills and a dedication to the field of Music Therapy. Matriculated students may apply for this scholarship via my.newpaltz.edu