NYU Summer 2012

Financial Assistance

NYU Students | Non-NYU Students | Scholarships for Summer Study Abroad

Please note: Financial aid procedures and amounts are subject to change. Please call the NYU Office of Financial Aid at (212) 998-4444 or visit www.nyu.edu/financial.aid after February 1, 2011 for the most up-to-date information.

Financial Aid for Currently Enrolled NYU Students:

The NYU schools that offer summer abroad programs take into account the additional expenses that may be required for study outside the U.S. and may offer their own school-based adjustments. NYU students who wish to be considered for loan assistance to help with the cost of summer abroad program tuition must complete a brief NYU Summer Aid Application (see below).

Most summer aid is in the form of loans. All NYU students may be considered for private, nonfederal loan programs. Submit the NYU Summer Aid Application to the Office of Financial Aid (deadline for summer 2012 TBD).

Undergraduate students may apply for a NYU summer 2012 scholarship if they received regular scholarship aid during the 2011-2012 academic year. Students must enroll for a total of 12 points during the summer sessions to be considered for a scholarship (or a total of 6 points to be considered for most other types of aid). Because funding is very limited, priority is given to those students who demonstrate financial need. For scholarship consideration, both the NYU Summer Aid Application and the FAFSA application must be received by March 1, 2012. New York State residents may also be eligible for TAP (Tuition Assistance Program) or New York State Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS) grants.

Students who qualify for state aid receive their award as reimbursement (a refund after registration) and are not able to use their award for initial payment at registration. For further information, contact the Office of the Bursar at 212-998-2800.

Students who receive a Federal Pell Grant and are not enrolled full time (fewer than 12 points) for the fall and spring semesters may be eligible for Federal Pell Grants during the summer.

Students anticipating graduation in fall 2012 may be eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant but must file the 2012-2013 FAFSA. In all cases, students must identify themselves to the Office of Financial Aid.

There is limited aid for graduate students during the summer. Most of the aid is administered directly by the individual schools. Students should contact the schools directly for possible aid. Graduate students may also qualify for summer New York State TAP awards.

NYU Undergraduates: Go to the NYU Office of Financial Aid website and complete the Summer Financial Aid Application for NYU Undergraduate Students. The deadline for summer 2012 is still TBD – students should plan for late April.

NYU Graduates: Go to the NYU Office of Financial Aid website and complete the Summer Financial Aid Application for NYU Graduate Students. The deadline for summer 2012 is still TBD – students should plan for late April.

Financial Aid for Non-NYU Students:

New York University does not award scholarship aid or federal aid (grants and loans) to students who are not enrolled toward a degree at NYU. Students currently enrolled at another college or university should contact their home college or university's financial aid office to investigate the possibility of receiving financial assistance through their own school. Most schools will administer certain kinds of financial aid on behalf of their students who register for classes elsewhere but will require the student to complete the home school's consortium agreement. This agreement between schools needs to be completed by both the home school and the visiting school (NYU).

**Please allow up to three weeks for NYU to complete the consortium agreement and send it back to your home school.

In most cases, visiting students seeking nonfederal loans do not have to complete a consortium agreement but instead are required to complete the Non-NYU Undergraduate Summer Aid Application (see link below). On the Summer Aid Application, the student should indicate that he or she is a visiting student seeking nonfederal aid. For more information about private loan options and the application process, see http://www.nyu.edu/financial.aid/private-loans.php.

Visiting Undergraduates: Go to the NYU Office of Financial Aid website and complete the Summer Financial Aid Application for Non-NYU (Visiting) Students. The deadline for summer 2012 is still TBD – students should plan for late May.

External Scholarships Open to NYU and Non-NYU Students

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

The Department of State's Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a federal grant of up to $5,000 reserved for students currently receiving federal Pell Grants. Award decisions are based on both merit and need. The deadline for summer 2012 is March 1, 2012.

Any NYU student who applies for a Gilman Award must submit a Gilman Authorization form to the NYU Office of Global Programs by March 1, 2012. This form enables your application to be approved by financial aid and study abroad advisers.

Visit the Gilman Scholarship website to read award details and apply.

Please keep in mind that it is not necessary to wait until you have been officially admitted to NYU Summer Study Abroad in order to apply for the award. You need only to have an application on file. It is not a problem if the application is still pending when you apply.

* Please note that NYU does not administer this scholarship and has no authority to alter deadlines or application requirements.

Freeman-ASIA Scholarship

Students with demonstrated financial need who plan to study abroad this summer for a minimum of 8 weeks in East or Southeast Asia may apply for the Freeman Asia Award. These are federal grants of up to $3,000 to help students cover living expenses while abroad. The deadline to apply for summer 2012 is February 15, 2012.

Any NYU student who applies for the Freeman Asia scholarship will be asked to have their applications supported by a study abroad and financial aid adviser. Be sure to mention to your study abroad adviser ahead of time that you are applying for the Freeman-Asia Award.

* Please note that NYU does not administer this scholarship and has no authority to alter deadlines or application requirements.

IIE Passport Study Abroad Funding

IIEPassport is an excellent resource for study abroad funding opportunities. It is an on-line database of various scholarships, awards and grants for study abroad. Be sure to read eligibilty requirements very carefully, making sure the awards that interest you may be applied to NYU Summer Study Abroad. Click here to start searching!