Resources for Current Students

As a returning undergraduate, you will continue to receive any New York University scholarships awarded to you during your first year (subject to availability of funds), as long as you maintain the following requirements:

• Register for at least 12 credits to maintain your full NYU scholarship. Waitlisted classes do not not count toward your credit load, so you should always be prepared to enroll in another course as a backup.
• If you plan to take less than 12 credits, you will need to notify the Office of Financial Aid by adjusting your anticipated credits (watch the "Enrollment Mismatch" video to learn how). If you are enrolled less than full-time, but taking between 6 and 11 credits, your scholarship will be prorated. 
• Students in opportunity programs or special scholar groups may be required to file the FAFSA, in order to renew their scholarship each year.
• Learn more about how your Enrollment Status impacts your financial aid.

If you have an “Enrollment Mismatch” hold: This hold can occur when the number of credits you are registered for is less than the number of anticipated credits on your financial aid award. Learn more about how to resolve Enrollment Mismatch holds. 

If you are receiving federal financial aid, you will have to reapply for federal aid each year by filling out the FAFSA. The FAFSA suggested filing date is May 1. NYU’s school code for the FAFSA is 002785.

Students who are New York State residents also need to fill out the TAP application after submitting the FAFSA to be considered for New York State financial aid. NYU’s school code for TAP is 0555.

NYU is required to verify the identities of a portion of our student population receiving federal aid. Find out more about the verification process and what to expect if you’re selected.

To remain eligible for federal financial aid at NYU (and in some cases to remain eligible for state aid), you will have to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) according to the guidelines laid out by the university.

For undergraduate students–including students participating in the New York State Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP), the New York State Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program (CSTEP), and the SPS Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies–requirements include:

• Earning a passing grade in a minimum of 67 percent of the courses in which they're enrolled
• Maintaining a cumulative GPA of 2.0

The Office of Financial Aid typically conducts a SAP review at the conclusion of each academic year and includes courses completed through the summer term. 

If you do not meet the requirements, you’ll receive a notice in your NYU Albert account. Your federal financial aid will be suspended. You will automatically be placed on financial aid suspension, unless you are approved for financial aid probation. 

The SAP calculator (link downloads a 23kb Excel Spreadsheet to your device) will help you to determine how many credits you need to pass to meet SAP status again, should you end up on probation or suspension. 

Learn more about Satisfactory Academic Progress.