<p>I received this letter today:</p>
<p>Congratulations! In recognition of your outstanding accomplishments, I am delighted to offer you the following prestigious Stony Brook University scholarship award:</p>
<p>The Presidential Scholarship covering NY State Tuition and comprehensive fees for four years.</p>
<p>...</p>
<p>So what exactly does this mean? Does this cover tuition and fees but not housing/transport/etc.?</p>
<p>Financial Aid Year 2010-2011
Fall 2010
Category Description Amount
Fall Tuition 2,485.00
University Fees: Fall Term 804.00
Average On Campus Housing 3,209.00
Average On Campus Meal 1,826.00
Books & Supplies Allowance 450.00
Average Subsidized Loan Fees 14.00
Personal Expense Allowance 646.00
Transportation Allowance 250.00
Term Total 9,684.00</p>
<p>Spring 2011
Category Description Amount
Spring Tuition 2,485.00
University Fees: Spring Term 804.00
Average On Campus Housing 3,209.00
Average On Campus Meal 1,826.00
Books & Supplies Allowance 450.00
Average Subsidized Loan Fees 14.00
Personal Expense Allowance 646.00
Transportation Allowance 250.00
Term Total 9,684.00</p>
<p>Total Cost of Attendance 19,368.00</p>