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Opportunities for Washington, D.C. Students

From Washington, D.C. to New York

Exceptional Scholarships 

At SUNY Oswego, students from Washington, D.C. gain access to the power of a public New York education — nationally ranked for value, opportunity, and global impact. With generous scholarships, a welcoming community, and a lakeside campus, Oswego is your launchpad to success.

Destination Oswego: Your Path to a SUNY Degree

  • Up to $15,000 per year in scholarships — automatically, just by applying

  • Destination Oswego Scholarship: $9,000 per year for Bahamian students

  • Merit Scholarships: Up to $6,000 per year

  • The Public New York Advantage: Affordable SUNY tuition + scholarships make a respected New York degree more accessible than ever

 

Top 5 Reasons D.C. Students Choose SUNY Oswego

  1. Affordability with scholarships worth up to $15,000 per year—and more!
  2. Second-largest out-of-state student group on campus.
  3. 120+ academic programs, with 84% of classes taught by full-time faculty.
  4. Supportive community and faculty dedicated to your success.
  5. Ranked among the Top Regional Universities in the North (U.S. News & World Report).

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Why SUNY Oswego?

Public & Respected

A degree from the State University of New York (SUNY), the largest public university system in the U.S., with 3M+ alumni worldwide.

Affordable Excellence

Public tuition + scholarships up to $15,000/year for Bahamian students.

Location, Location

Safe lakeside campus in Upstate New York, just hours from NYC and Toronto.

Recognized Quality

Ranked among the Top Public Colleges in the North (U.S. News, 2025) and one of the Best Colleges in America(Money Magazine).

D.C. CAP Partnership

For over 20 years, the D.C. College Access Program (DC CAP) has supported students from the District—many from low-income families—in achieving their college dreams. SUNY Oswego proudly partners with DC CAP to make higher education accessible and affordable for D.C. students.

Your Journey Starts Now

From Washington, D.C. to New York and beyond, SUNY Oswego is more than a university—it’s your launchpad.
With a respected public New York degree, generous scholarships, and a supportive community, your future starts here.

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Office

Admissions

229 Sheldon Hall
Oswego, NY 13126

Contact
315-312-2250  
[email protected]

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Monday - Friday