Broad-based fees for institutions within State University of New York (SUNY) are charged to all enrolled students to finance discrete activities that benefit the student body—excluding those activities that are part of the core instructional program.
Buffalo State's broad-based fees include the athletics, college, health, technology and transportation fees.
Broad-based fees are intended to work in concert with SUNY's rational tuition plan, providing students and their families with information that will help them to plan for the costs of college. SUNY's expectations for campuses include:
- Student consultation
- Annual increases limited to covering mandatory costs, expansion of existing services, provision of new services or upgrades to equipment.
- A rolling five-year plan for broad-based fees
SUNY's Policy on Fees, Rentals and Other Charges provides system-level information regarding broad-based fees. Buffalo State's Broad-Based Fees Policy describes the process for establishing fees at this institution. All fees are subject to change, pending approval from the SUNY Board of Trustees.
Buffalo State's Student Accounts Office manages the collection of tuition and fees for the campus. Please visit their website for current rates and additional information.
Consultation Process
In accordance with SUNY policy, Buffalo State provides for participatory student involvement in the broad-based fee decision making process.
Please review our broad-based fee consultation video and provide your feedback on a quick survey.
Feedback
We welcome your input! To provide feedback on broad-based fees, or to comment or inquire about the consultation process, please email us at vpfm@buffalostate.edu.