Financial Aid at NYU

The Student Aid Process

Apply for Financial Aid
All students should apply every year for financial assistance.  NYU requires the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE application (for new freshmen only), the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (for new freshmen and continuing students), and, for residents of New York State, the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application.

• Go to Applications and Forms for complete instructions
  

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.

• Go to Scholarships and Grants

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.

• Go to Types of Financial Aid

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.

• Go to Policies: Eligibility for Financial Aid at NYU

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:

• Funding Your Education: The Guide to Federal Student Aid
  A comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education.  Updated each award year, The Guide to Federal Student Aid explains the types of funds available and how to apply for them.
• Your Federal Student Loans: Learn the Basics and Manage Your Debt
  This publication explains available repayment options and how to avoid delinquency and default.
• Repaying Your Federal Loans
  Learn about loan repayment options and estimated monthly payment.