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Applying for Aid

Before applying for aid, it's a good idea to review the cost of attendance and types of aid at NYU. Then, gather your documents, sit down with your parents or guardians, and apply.

Please note: The information on this page is relevant to applicants to all campuses, but applicants to the Abu Dhabi and Shanghai campuses should also visit their websites for more information about how to apply for aid.

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Aid Application

What you’ll need to submit and when depends on a few factors, such as your application type (e.g. first-year or transfer), decision type (e.g. early decision or regular decision), and if you live in the United States or another country. Select your applicant type below to learn more.

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First-Year Applicants: The NYU Promise

For first-year undergraduate students admitted to the New York campus, NYU will meet 100% demonstrated need, and families with income less than $100,000 and typical assets will not have to pay tuition.

Transfer and Second-Degree Applicants

Transfer students are not eligible for NYU scholarships and grants. However, transfer students are eligible to apply for federal aid, external scholarships, and private loans.

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SPS Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies

Financial aid is available for students applying to SPS Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies (DAUS), which serves transfer students, adult learners, military-connected students, and other learners.

Deadlines

Please take note of the following aid application deadlines to help you plan, and select your applicant type above for more information. The applications can take time, so make sure you don’t wait until the last minute to start.

First-Years: Early Decision I: November 10 for CSS Profile
First-Years: Early Decision II: January 10 for CSS Profile
First-Years: Regular Decision: February 1 for CSS Profile
Transfers: March 22 (Fall/Summer Applicants), and October 22 (Spring Applicants) for FAFSA
Second Bachelor's: April 15 (Fall/Summer Applicants), and November 15 (Spring Applicants) for FAFSA
SPS DAUS: February 15 for FAFSA, or after applying for admission

NYU School Codes

When filling out your applications, you will need NYU’s School Codes:

CSS Profile: 2785
FAFSA: 002785
TAP (NY State Residents): 0555

FAQ

Can I get financial aid if I am enrolled less than half time? What is an "equivalency"?

In order to become eligible for any federal financial aid, you must be enrolled at least half time or have an approved equivalency through your academic department.

Undergraduate
University policy describes half time for undergraduates as being enrolled in at least 6 credits, and full time as 12 or more credits per academic semester. Undergraduate students are NOT eligible to apply for an equivalency.

Graduate
Half-time enrollment for graduate students is 4.5 credits, and full time is 9 credits or more.

An equivalency allows graduate students who are enrolled less than half time to be considered eligible for federal aid in the form of loans and work-study.
Students should be aware that equivalencies do not override a department minimum credit requirement to maintain any institutional aid or scholarship, nor does it qualify students to receive additional financial aid, as it is based on actual credit enrollment.

Graduate students should contact their academic department to determine eligibility. If eligible, your account will be updated by your department for the Office of Financial Aid to view.

Why has my citizenship status been requested? What are the citizenship requirements for federal aid?

Students may be required to verify their citizenship status to confirm eligibility for some federal grant programs, and non-citizens are subject to different regulations that may require supporting documentation, depending upon the type of financial aid offered.

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I have been asked to provide verification of my financial aid eligibility. What now?

After applying for aid, a select number of students may be selected to have their financial information verified. If you’re selected for verification, there’s nothing to worry about. We will gather documentation from you for a review and be there to guide you every step of the way. Learn more about the verification process.

Do I need to provide tax documentation for my CSS Profile application?

NYU only verifies the CSS Profile for a small percentage of new freshmen applicants. If you are selected for verification, you will be notified, and you should not submit documentation unless we have specifically indicated you are selected for verification.

Is it too late to apply for aid now that NYU's priority deadline has passed? Is there any aid I can get while I'm waiting for my federal aid eligibility?

You are strongly encouraged to apply for financial aid even if you missed the NYU priority deadline. You may not qualify for the same amounts or types of funds if you did not apply on time. However, there are still alternatives available. For example, you will likely be eligible for some form of federal loan, and possibly federal grants and Federal Work-Study.

Contact Us

Our team looks forward to serving you and making sure you understand all your options. If you have questions for our New York Financial Aid team, please reach out to us.

Students applying to NYU Shanghai or NYU Abu Dhabi should visit the websites of those campuses to obtain further details on applying for financial aid.