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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a loan deferment?
A Deferment is a temporary postponement of your regular monthly payment(s), whereby the government may or may not pay the interest on your loan(s), depending on the type of loan(s) you have. Please contact your lender.

Can my loans be deferred while on internship/residency?
You may obtain an internship/residency deferment while serving in an internship program that is required for you to receive professional recognition in order to begin professional practice or service; or serving in a health professions internship or residency training program that leads to a degree or certificate awarded by an institution of higher education, hospital, or health care facility that offers postgraduate training.

How much can I receive in Federal Stafford Loans as an Advance Placement/DDS student?
Advance Placement and DDS students can receive up to $40,500 annually in a Federal Stafford Loan.
This amount may be increased for programs longer than nine months.

What is the total aggregate loan borrowing limit for a dental student?
For Dental Advanced Standing and DDS students, the total aggregate loan borrowing from Federal Stafford loans cannot exceed $224,000, including all previous borrowing. Graduate Plus loans currently do not have an aggregate borrowing limit. Private loan lenders have the right to set aggregate borrowing limits on private and alternative loans and may consider Stafford borrowing in these limits.

Can I receive a loan for my residency?
Students should speak to a financial aid counselor about their options. There may be a Federal loan option. Also, students may be eligible to borrow a residency/relocation loan with the lender of their choice.

How can I qualify for a Health Professional Loan?
You would need to file a FAFSA application and provide parental information to be considered.

When can I receive my student loan refund check?
We are proud to say that Dental students are the first students to receive their refund checks in the university. These refunds usually go out first week back from the NYU College of Dentistry summer break and first week back from the NYU College of Dentistry winter break.

What if I need more funding?
If your living expenses exceed our estimated living expense budget, then you can submit a budget appeal request. This can increase your budget based on your actual living expenses. Upon approval of the financial aid office, you can then reapply for an additional private loan with your lender.