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FAQs

financial aid/scholarship

international students

1.	If I graduated from a non-U.S. institution and have worked as a social worker in my country, how do I apply to your program? We recommend that you have your institutional credentials evaluated and include the official results with your application. Note that all documents must be submitted in English or a notarized translation to English must be included along with official transcripts from international institutions.
2.	Do I have to send my original certificate to you? You may bring us your original for photocopy and we will indicate in your application that we reviewed the original. Should you decide to do this, please make an appointment with the Admissions Office.
3.	Is funding or scholarship aid available for international students? Yes. We offer scholarships to international students. We also encourage you to apply for our named scholarships (FAFSA on the Internet). For Federal or State aid, you need be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
4.	What are your admission criteria on the TOEFL? TOEFL Paper based (PBT): 580 Computer based (CBT): 237 Internet based (IBT): 92-93 IELTS Overall score of 7.0 or higher (no individual scores less than 7 in any category).
5.	Should the test center send the results of the TOEFL directly to the School? Yes. This is the only way to get the official score. Our TOEFL code is 2506. An unofficial paper copy will serve until the official one arrives. Sometimes you will receive your scores sooner than we do.
6.	Do you offer any special services for international students? Yes. NYU has a very large international student population that is well served by the Office for International Students and Scholars. For more information log on to http://www.nyu.edu/life/student-life/international-students-and-scholars.html.
7.	If I am accepted to the MSW program at NYU, what steps should I take next? For comprehensive information about how to come to NYU from your country, click here for more information. If your question is not answered here, please call us at 212-998-5910 or send us an e-mail and we will try to answer within 2-3 days of your inquiry. Thank you.