Stay on track with UB TrACE
The University at Buffalo TrACE program provides eligible transfer students with support to finish their degree on time, including a Cost of Attendance Award and a Textbook Stipend, comprehensive personalized advisement, academic support and career development.
To qualify for this program, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be accepted to the University at Buffalo as an incoming transfer student with prior completion of an associate degree.
- Be a New York State resident and/or eligible for in-state tuition.
- Complete the and the (TAP) application.
- Note: Students from mixed status families are now eligible to apply for NYS financial aid without completing the FAFSA at . Students may also reach out to ASAP|ACE staff to learn more about their options to apply for NYS aid.
- Receive at least $1 of federal Pell or NYS grant aid (TAP or Excelsior).
- Cannot be affiliated/enrolled with any existing special population program (e.g., EOP).
- All majors are eligible, pending review of a student's record to ensure completion within two years. Program eligibility for certain majors may be impacted if you have not completed prerequisite coursework at your prior college. You must be able to complete the UB requirements within 60 credits in order to be eligible.
- Adhere to TrACE requirements, including participation in advisement, academic support and career development.
Benefits:
- Textbook assistance to reduce the cost of books.
- A monthly pre-paid debit card to help with costs associated with being a successful student, such as transportation.
- A stipend to help offset non-tuition costs of attendance.
- A dedicated TrACE advisor to help guide and support you.
- Career development and academic support.
- Program capacity is limited, and spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please complete our TrACE Program Interest Form.
The University at Buffalo Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) Program is part of the SUNY replication of the City University of New York (CUNY) Accelerate, Complete, and Engage (ACE) program.