NYU Adoption Assistance Program
The University reimburses up to $5,000 ($6,000 for a child with special needs) in eligible adoption expenses for all full-time Faculty (Code 102), Administrative and Professional Staff (Code 100), and Professional Research Staff (Code 103). If an employee and his/her spouse or domestic partner both work at NYU, the two together are eligible to be reimbursed up to a maximum of $5,000 per adoption. In the case of the simultaneous adoption of two eligible children, the maximum reimbursement will be $10,000 for all combined "qualified adoption expenses."
To be eligible the full-time faculty or professional staff member must have:
- Adopted a child who is under the age of 18 and is not be the child of the employee's spouse or domestic partner.
- "Qualified expenses" related to the adoption of a child incurred on or after the employee's first day of NYU employment.
- Completed and submitted the reimbursement form no sooner than the date that the eligible child was placed in the employee's home, and no later than six (6) months from the date the adoption was finalized.
For an application and more details about the Adoption Assistance Program, including a statement of "qualified adoption expenses," see the Adoption Assistance program brochure or contact Family Care, 212-998-9085 or family.care@nyu.edu.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Tax Program
Individuals who adopt children internationally and domestically are eligible for income exclusion for financial assistance paid for or reimbursed by an employer for qualifying adoption expenses. Tax credits for expenses are also available. Income limits apply for both. For more information, read about IRS Adoption Credit or talk with your tax accountant.