NYU Student Emergency Fund

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Seeking Emergency Assistance |  Expenses Covered | Expenses Not Covered | Eligibility | Review Process | Application

Students enrolled at the New York campus who are directly and unexpectedly impacted by conflicts across the globe may apply for emergency funding through this process. Immediate funds are to help support currently enrolled students continue their NYU education. Amounts do not generally exceed $500, though requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Eligible students are encouraged to establish a U.S. bank account and direct deposit at NYU in order to access approved funds.  

Please note: The information on this page is relevant for applicants and current students of the New York campus. For information about financial aid at the Abu Dhabi and Shanghai campuses, please visit their respective websites.

Seeking Emergency Assistance

The NYU Student Emergency Fund assists NYU New York campus students by providing financial support when they need assistance with unexpected, unforeseen, and unavoidable emergency expenses surrounding situations such as accidents, illness, death of a family member, fire damage, or need for immediate short-term housing. 

Currently enrolled students may apply for funds when they have exhausted all other resources (e.g., additional student financial aid, payment plans, courtesy meals, assistance from family/friends, and other personal resources). This funding is not intended to reimburse for expenses that have already been paid, to support pre-existing conditions, or to replace or supplement existing financial aid.

If Student Emergency Funds are granted, they do not have to be repaid, but they do have to be included in a student’s financial aid package.

Additional Funding and Procedures for other resources available through NYU.

Possible Expenses Covered by the Emergency Fund

• Medications and other costs related to emergency medical care that are not covered by your health insurance.
• Books, remote learning technology needs, and other essential academic expenses.
• Safety needs (e.g., changing a lock).
• Replacement of essential personal belongings due to fire, theft, or natural disaster.
• Travel costs related to a death or illness of a family member.
  

Expenses Not Covered

• Tuition, fees, health insurance, study abroad costs, and child care.
• Non-essential utilities (e.g. cable TV), household, or furniture costs not related to damage or theft.
• Regularly anticipated fixed expenses
• Costs for entertainment, recreation, non-emergency travel, or other non-essential expenses.
• Other anticipated expenses (see also our information about NYU Courtesy Meals).

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants need to have an immediate financial hardship resulting from an emergency, accident, or other unexpected critical incident.
• The expense must be unexpected, unforeseen, and the urgent nature unavoidable.
• Applicants must be currently enrolled at least half time and in a degree-granting program.
• All other resources, including student loans, will be considered as available funding, unless such loans are insufficient or unavailable.
• Applicants must complete all questions in full and submit supporting documentation.
• Applicants must not have received NYU Student Emergency Funds. (Students experiencing a second and unrelated emergency situation should reach out to the Office of Financial Aid.)
• Applicants must be on an NYU New York campus. NYU Abu Dhabi or NYU Shanghai students with emergencies should email:
  • NYU Abu Dhabi: nyuad.financial.support@nyu.edu
  • NYU Shanghai: shanghai.financial.support@nyu.edu
• Depending upon circumstances, if basic eligibility criteria are not met, a short-term emergency loan may be offered.

Review Process

• All Emergency Funding requests will be reviewed within two (2) business days of submission.
  
• You will be notified of the result via email.
  
• If additional information is needed from you, a financial aid counselor will contact you via email or cell number you provide.
  
• Please note that for compliance reasons we must show the amount of the emergency funding you receive in your financial aid award but you will receive the funds directly to cover immediate costs.
• Funds will be provided via direct deposit or, if you do not have direct deposit, will be mailed to your home address listed in NYU Albert.

New York University is here to support you during this challenging time. If you have questions regarding financial matters, please reach out to a Financial Aid Counselor at financial.aid@nyu.edu or (212) 998-4444. If you have additional questions or concerns beyond these financial matters, please reach out to the Office of Student Success at studentsuccess@nyu.edu or (212) 998-4270.

Application

Please retain receipts or proof of expense(s). The Office of Financial Aid may ask you to supply copies of documentation associated with the costs you identify on this form.