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Financial Aid at NYU

The Student Aid Process

All students are encouraged to apply every year for financial assistance.  NYU requires the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE application (for new freshmen), the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and, for residents of New York State, the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application.  For applicants to NYU Abu Dhabi, please visit NYU Abu Dhabi Financial Support.

Student Aid Report (SAR)
When your FAFSA information has been processed you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) by either e-mail or postal mail from the U.S. Department of Education. Review it for accuracy, be sure that all required sections are complete, and verify that federal school number 002785 is indicated for New York University. Follow the SAR instructions to make changes or corrections if necessary (e.g. final income tax return information). Do not send it to NYU. Once the corrections are received by the federal processor, a final SAR will be sent to you for your records. You may view your SAR record and make changes on the FAFSA website.

NYU Award Package
Once you are officially admitted to NYU, if you are eligible we will send to you an official notification that describes your total financial aid package and details the types and amounts of student aid offered to you for the school year.  Be sure to read our Financial Aid Guide, which describes the various forms of aid and reviews the components of your package.

Scholarships
There is no separate application for NYU scholarships.  All students are automatically considered for academic (merit-based) and financial need-based scholarships upon their application for admission and financial aid.  Scholarship awards are based on eligibility and the availability of funds.

Loans
A financial aid package at NYU may suggest several types of loans for which a student is eligible, based on certain criteria (such as anticipated points/credits, housing status, financial need, etc.) and, for campus-administered loans, the availability of funds.

Requests for Documentation: Tax Information and Income Verification
It is not necessary to submit copies of your tax returns or any other family financial records or supporting documentation to the Office of Financial Aid unless you are specifically requested to provide additional information.

 

Reference and Resources

An alphabetical guide to supporting student aid information and available services.


Contact the Office of Financial Aid

By phone, mail, or in person, our NYU financial aid counselors are available to assist you. To best serve as many students as possible, we do not ordinarily schedule individual appointments (although an appointment can be arranged in an emergency). To consult with a financial aid counselor, please visit or phone us any time during our scheduled hours listed below.

  • OFFICE HOURS

Visit the Office of Financial Aid and meet with a financial aid counselor:

Office of Financial Aid
New York University
25 West 4th Street
New York, NY 10012-1119

We are located on the ground floor of the NYU Student Services Center at 25 West 4th Street, two blocks east of Washington Square Park, between Greene Street and Mercer Street.

FALL AND SPRING SEMESTER:

Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

SPRING RECESS AND SUMMER HOURS:

Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

SUMMER REGISTRATION:

Monday, May 21: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

  • TELEPHONE HOURS

Financial aid counselors are available by telephone Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Call us at 212-998-4444.

  • E-MAIL

Send an email to the Office of Financial Aid

  • FAX

Send a fax to 212-995-4661.  IMPORTANT!  Please include the student's University I.D. number on all faxed pages.

  • HOLIDAYS: UNIVERSITY CLOSED

The Office of Financial Aid closes at 4:00 p.m. on the business day before a recess or extended holiday weekend.

Labor Day: September 5, 2011
Thanksgiving Recess: November 24-25, 2011
Winter Recess: December 24, 2011 - January 3, 2012
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: January 16, 2012
Presidents' Day: February 20, 2012
Memorial Day: May 28, 2012
Independence Day: July 4, 2012

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FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION DEADLINES

You should apply for financial aid every year.  Here's what you need to do.

Students who miss their financial aid deadline are still encouraged to apply, but funds become increasingly limited.  Applications for student assistance will continue to be processed as long as we have available funds.  Plan in advance and apply at least several weeks before the beginning of the semester for which you need funds.  If you have not applied, do so immediately.  Remember, to meet the specified deadline your application, with all necessary signatures, must be received and validated by the processor and released to NYU by the date shown below for priority consideration.

The deadline for the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE application will be extended an additional 5 days if non-custodial parent information is necessary for completion.

NYU ABU DHABI: For deadlines see NYU Abu Dhabi Financial Support.

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2012-2013 Academic Year:

November 15, 2011 -- Early Decision I estimate (new freshmen only).

January 15, 2012 -- Early Decision II estimate (new freshmen only).

February 1, 2012 -- Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development (new graduate students only).

February 15, 2012 -- New Freshmen (including Early Decision estimate applicants).

MARCH 1, 2012 -- ALL OTHER STUDENTS.  Also for summer session 2012.

April 1, 2012 -- Transfer Students (not current NYU students transferring internally) and School of Law.

November 1, 2012 -- Students beginning in spring semester 2013.

March 1, 2013 -- Summer session 2013 (and the 2013-2014 school year).

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2013-2014 Academic Year:

November 15, 2012 -- Early Decision I estimate (new freshmen only).

January 15, 2013 -- Early Decision II estimate (new freshmen only).

February 1, 2013 -- Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development (new graduate students only).

February 15, 2013 -- New Freshmen (including Early Decision estimate applicants).

MARCH 1, 2013 -- ALL OTHER STUDENTS.  Also for summer session 2013.

April 1, 2013 -- Transfer Students (not current NYU students transferring internally) and School of Law.

November 1, 2013 -- Students beginning in spring semester 2014.

March 1, 2014 -- Summer session 2014 (and the 2014-2015 school year).

Publications

Available from the NYU Office of Financial Aid:

  • Financial Aid Guide
    The Financial Aid Guide provides essential information to accompany the NYU financial aid award package for the academic year.  Published in April.
  • Financial Facts (pdf)
    Booklet accompanying the NYU acceptance notification sent by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to all newly admitted traditional undergraduate students.  Published in April.
  • Loans and Payment Plans: At a Glance (pdf)
    A summarized reference list of federal loans, private loans, and payment plans available to NYU students.

Available from the U.S. Department of Education:

 

Where to Go For More Help

  • Contact the Office of the Bursar at 212-998-2800 to ask about:
      • Your bill
      • Your refund
      • Payment arrangements and financing plans
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