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Scholarships and grants are types of financial aid you don’t have to pay back. NYU offers or recognizes many scholarship options, including programs for new students, current students, and scholarships from outside sources. In addition, some NYU schools and colleges award their own scholarships.

Undergraduate Scholarships and Grants

Eligibility for scholarships and grants vary depending on a few factors, including whether you are applying as a first-year or transfer applicant.

Select your applicant type to learn more.

First-Year Applicants
Transfer and Second Degree Applicants
DAUS Applicants

Eligibility

For first-year applicants, eligibility for scholarships and grants varies depending on a few factors, including where you live, and what school you are applying for.

NYU Scholarships and Grants

For traditional first-year undergraduate students in New York, the NYU Promise means that NYU will meet your full demonstrated financial need, without the expectation to take out loans.

More about the NYU Promise

To be reviewed for University-wide and school-based scholarships based on the NYU Promise initiative, you must file all financial aid applications on time. Learn more about required applications and important deadlines.

Renewal Criteria
You will continue to receive your NYU scholarship, without having to reapply, during the regular academic year (fall and spring terms only), as long as you are a full-time student taking at least 12 credits. Part-time students taking between 6 and 11 credits will have their scholarships prorated. Credits need to be applicable to your degree progress.

Learn more about the NYU Promise

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

Federal Grant Programs

If eligible, these federal grants usually do not require repayment.

Federal Pell Grant

The federal government created the Federal Pell Grant to help students with financial need pay for their education.

Who is Eligible
You could be eligible for a Pell Grant if you meet the program’s economic criteria and program requirements. You must also be enrolled in your first bachelor’s degree program.

After you have completed your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the official evaluation of your eligibility will appear in your FAFSA Submission Summary.

After reviewing your Submission Summary, you can make any necessary changes and save the final Submission Summary for your records.
You can also review and make changes to your Submission Summary in the “My Activity” section of the FAFSA website.
If you’re eligible, an estimated award will be listed in your financial aid package.
Students who are enrolled in the summer may also be eligible.

How to Apply
Complete the FAFSA.

Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant

The TEACH GRANT provides grants of up to $3,772 per year to students who plan to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves low-income families.

Who is Eligible
Steinhardt students enrolled in specific majors (PDF: 39.8KB).

How to Apply
Complete the FAFSA.

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)

The FSEOG program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and administered by New York University to provide assistance to students with exceptional financial need. If you qualify for this grant, you will be automatically considered.

Who is Eligible
Undergraduate students who are also eligible for the Federal Pell Grant and NYU scholarship recipients will automatically be considered. FSEOG may be awarded in place of scholarship funding.

How to Apply
Complete the FAFSA. You will be automatically considered if you qualify.

State Scholarships and Grant Programs

The following programs are for New York state residents only. If you are not a New York state resident, you should contact your state financial aid agency to ask about programs for which you may qualify. You can find contact information by calling 1-800-433-3243.

New York State Tuition Assistance Program

If you are a New York state resident enrolled in a full– or part-time degree program, you may be eligible for funding from the TAP program. Funding from the program varies, depending on income and tuition cost.

Who is Eligible
New York state residents enrolled in a full– or part-time degree program.

How to Apply
Fill out a TAP application

Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS)

APTS offers awards of up to $2,000 per academic year to eligible New York state residents who are pursuing part-time undergraduate degree studies. You must be enrolled for 3-11 credits per term.

Who is Eligible
New York state residents with demonstrated financial need who have not exhausted their TAP eligibility.

How to Apply
Fill out a FAFSA and an APTS application.

Additional New York State Scholarships and Grants

You can find out about additional New York state programs through the New York Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) website or by calling 1-888-697-4372.

Scholar Programs

Admitted students who are eligible for institutional scholarship funding may also be offered the opportunity to participate in one of the following scholar programs at the time of admission.

Berkley Achievement Scholars (BAS) Program - Stern School of Business

The Berkley Achievement Scholars (BAS) Program provides a group of highly accomplished students from across the United States with bespoke learning experiences centered on academic excellence, community building, and career readiness. As Berkley Achievement Scholars, students will learn and apply academic and interpersonal competencies that will enhance their professional achievement at Stern and beyond.

Breakthrough Scholars Leadership Program - Stern School of Business

The Breakthrough Scholars Leadership Program equips a select group of high-performing students from a wide range of backgrounds with the skills and relationships needed to grow and excel as students and future business leaders. Breakthrough Scholars (BTS) participate in customized programming in which they learn and apply foundational leadership competencies while gaining a broad understanding of leadership in its many forms.

Davis UWC Scholars

NYU welcomes exceptional students from all 18 United World College (UWC) high schools. When they enroll at NYU, they will be designated a Davis UWC Scholar and join our active community of UWC alumni.

Davis UWC Scholars who apply for financial aid and demonstrate financial need at the time of admission are eligible for financial support from the program for their undergraduate education.

New York State Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)

HEOP is an academic and financial aid support program funded by the New York State Education Department in partnership with NYU. HEOP aims to provide access to higher education for economically disadvantaged New York resident students. Visit the Opportunity Programs website for more information about the HEOP eligibility and application requirements.

Lenape Scholarship

In honor of the Lenape people and their lands on which New York University was founded, the Lenape Scholarship will be awarded to applicants with a demonstrated participation in or engagement with Native American culture and communities regardless of tribal membership. Preference will be given to members of the Lenape tribal nation, which students may self-certify.

Lewis Rudin City Scholars

Rudin Scholars are outstanding entering first-year students selected from public and parochial high schools in all five boroughs of New York City. In addition to their scholarship, they participate in academic and cultural activities throughout the city. The program is named in honor of the late real estate developer and NYU alumnus Lewis Rudin.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholars Program

NYU’s MLK Scholars are members of a highly selective university leadership program dedicated to the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The program engages, educates, and empowers scholars on civic values and advocacy, for building Dr. King's vision of a "beloved community." MLK Scholars are selected for the program at the time of admission and join a cohort of approximately 60 fellow student social and academic leaders.

September 11 Scholarships

New York University offers five scholarships in honor of fire, police, and emergency workers who were killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks at the World Trade Center.

The scholarship is intended to enable their children to attend the university and supports the cost of tuition, registration fees, and room and board. New York University scholarship funds will be used to pay any remaining balance up to the full cost of education at New York University.

Scholarships Include

Helen and Martin Kimmel Scholarship
Barclays 9/11/01 Memorial Scholarship
Sol and Margaret Berger Foundation Scholarship
9/11/01 Memorial Scholarship

Who is Eligible

Dependents and spouses of uniformed members of the Fire Department of the City of New York, the New York Police Department, the Port Authority Police Department, and other emergency response workers who died at the World Trade Center are given preferred consideration.
There is no New York state residency requirement, but most require that you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Students must be admitted to a four-year degree program at New York University and maintain full-time status during each semester they receive funds.
Transfer students are eligible; however, non-degree or non-credit programs are not eligible for these scholarships.

How to Apply

In addition to submitting all required financial aid applications by their deadlines, including the FAFSA, applicants must complete the New York State World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship application.

For More Information

Contact the Office of Financial Aid and learn more about the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund

Eligibility

Transfer students admitted to NYU are not eligible for NYU scholarships and grants, including the NYU Promise. However, transfer students are eligible to apply for federal aid (including the federal and state programs below), external (non-NYU) scholarships, and private loans.

Federal Grant Programs

These federal grants usually do not require repayment.

Federal Pell Grant

The federal government created the Federal Pell Grant to help students with financial need pay for their education.

Who is Eligible
You could be eligible for a Pell Grant if you meet the program’s economic criteria and program requirements. You must also be enrolled in your first bachelor’s degree program.

After you have completed your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the official evaluation of your eligibility will appear in your FAFSA Submission Summary.

After reviewing your Submission Summary, you can make any necessary changes and save the final Submission Summary for your records.
You can also review and make changes to your Submission Summary in the “FAFSA Follow-Up” area of the FAFSA website.
If you’re eligible, an estimated award will be listed in your financial aid package.
Students who are enrolled in the summer may also be eligible.

How to Apply
Complete the FAFSA.

Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant

The TEACH GRANT provides grants of up to $3,772 per year to students who plan to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves low-income families.

Who is Eligible
Steinhardt students enrolled in specific majors (PDF: 39.8KB).

How to Apply
Complete the FAFSA.

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)

How to Apply
Complete the FAFSA. You will be automatically considered if you qualify.

State Scholarships and Grant Programs

The following programs are for New York state residents only. If you are not a New York State resident, you should contact your state financial aid agency to ask about programs for which you may qualify. You can find contact information by calling 1-800-433-3243.

New York State Tuition Assistance Program

Who is Eligible
New York state residents enrolled in a full– or part-time degree program.

How to Apply
Fill out a TAP application

Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS)

APTS offers awards of up to $2,000 per academic year to eligible New York state residents who are pursuing part-time undergraduate degree studies. You must be enrolled for 3-11 credits per term.

Who is Eligible
New York state residents with demonstrated financial need who have not exhausted their TAP eligibility.

How to Apply
Fill out a FAFSA and an APTS application.

Scholar Programs

Admitted students may be offered the opportunity to participate in one of the following scholar programs at the time of admission.

College of Arts and Sciences Pipeline Opportunities for Inter-Collegiate STEM Education Program (POISE)

The POISE program is administered by the NYU College of Arts and Science (CAS) and the CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC). BMCC sophomores who desire to pursue studies in a science, technology, engineering, psychology, or math-related majors are selected for this program continue their education and receive a Bachelor's degree from NYU. Students participate in a variety of activities and social network opportunities aimed at academic achievement and preparation for successful transition into a four-year college.

Community College Transfer Opportunity Program (CCTOP) Scholarships

Qualified students transferring from community colleges participating in the Community College Transfer Opportunity Program (CCTOP) are eligible for this need-based scholarship. Students must be nominated for consideration by the dean, department chairperson, professor, or transfer counselor of their community college.

Davis UWC Scholars

NYU is a proud participant in the Davis United World College (UWC) Scholars program.

Transfer students at NYU are not eligible for need-based scholarship funding, including funds through UWC. However, UWC graduates who transfer to NYU will still be designated as a Davis UWC Scholar. This allows them to join our active community of UWC alumni and participate in the community.

Gallatin Undergraduate Initiative for Discovery in Education (GUIDE)

GUIDE is a mentorship, transition, and scholarship program that prepares high-achieving students at the CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) to succeed in rigorous BA-degree liberal arts programs at NYU Gallatin and elsewhere. The program is tailored to students interested in studying social justice.

New York State Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)

HEOP is an academic and financial aid support program funded by the New York State Education Department in partnership with NYU. HEOP aims to provide access to higher education for low-income New York resident students. For transfer students, only students transferring from another New York State Education Department (NYSED) opportunity program are eligible for consideration. Visit the Opportunity Programs website for more information about the HEOP eligibility and application requirements.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholars

These scholarships are awarded to outstanding community college transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society for two-year colleges. Transfer students from all colleges who are members of the society and who have participated in its programs are eligible for consideration.

Rory Meyers College of Nursing Second Degree Progam

Students who have completed a bachelor's in another field can apply for a second degree in nursing at NYU's Rory Meyers School of Nursing. For scholarship consideration, an undergraduate FAFSA is required by the deadline.

September 11 Scholarships

New York University offers five scholarships in honor of fire, police, and emergency workers who were killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks at the World Trade Center.

Scholarships Include

Helen and Martin Kimmel Scholarship
Barclays 9/11/01 Memorial Scholarship
Sol and Margaret Berger Foundation Scholarship
9/11/01 Memorial Scholarship

Who is Eligible

Dependents and spouses of uniformed members of the Fire Department of the City of New York, the New York Police Department, the Port Authority Police Department, and other emergency response workers who died at the World Trade Center are given preferred consideration.
There is no New York state residency requirement, but most require that you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Students must be admitted to a four-year degree program at New York University and maintain full-time status during each semester they receive funds.
Transfer students are eligible; however, non-degree or non-credit programs are not eligible for these scholarships.

How to Apply

For More Information

Contact the Office of Financial Aid and learn more about the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund

Eligibility

SPS Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies (DAUS) students are eligible to apply for several sources of financial aid. U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and eligible non-citizens are eligible for NYU SPS DAUS Scholarship consideration and federal financial aid. All applicants, regardless of citizenship status, may apply for external (non-NYU) scholarships. Please note, students admitted to DAUS are not eligible for the NYU Promise (which is only available to first-time, full-time students).

Federal Grant Programs

These federal grants usually do not require repayment.

Federal Pell Grant

The federal government created the Federal Pell Grant to help students with financial need pay for their education.

Who is Eligible
You could be eligible for a Pell Grant if you meet the program’s economic criteria and program requirements. You must also be enrolled in your first bachelor’s degree program.

After you have completed your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the official evaluation of your eligibility will appear in your FAFSA Submission Summary.

After reviewing your Submission Summary, you can make any necessary changes and save the final Submission Summary for your records.
You can also review and make changes to your Submission Summary in the “FAFSA Follow-Up” area of the FAFSA website.
If you’re eligible, an estimated award will be listed in your financial aid package.
Students who are enrolled in the summer may also be eligible.

How to Apply
Complete the FAFSA.

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)

How to Apply
Complete the FAFSA. You will be automatically considered if you qualify.

State Scholarships and Grant Programs

New York State Tuition Assistance Program

Who is Eligible
New York state residents enrolled in a full– or part-time degree program.

How to Apply
Fill out a TAP application

Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS)

APTS offers awards of up to $2,000 per academic year to eligible New York state residents who are pursuing part-time undergraduate degree studies. You must be enrolled for 3-11 credits per term.

Who is Eligible
New York state residents with demonstrated financial need who have not exhausted their TAP eligibility.

How to Apply
Fill out a FAFSA and an APTS application.

Additional New York State Scholarships and Grants

You can find out about additional New York state programs through the New York Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) website or by calling 1-888-697-4372.

Scholar Programs

Admitted students may be offered the opportunity to participate in one of the following scholar programs at the time of admission.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholars

September 11 Scholarships

New York University offers five scholarships in honor of fire, police, and emergency workers who were killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks at the World Trade Center.

Scholarships Include

Helen and Martin Kimmel Scholarship
Barclays 9/11/01 Memorial Scholarship
Sol and Margaret Berger Foundation Scholarship
9/11/01 Memorial Scholarship

Who is Eligible

Dependents and spouses of uniformed members of the Fire Department of the City of New York, the New York Police Department, the Port Authority Police Department, and other emergency response workers who died at the World Trade Center are given preferred consideration.
There is no New York state residency requirement, but most require that you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Students must be admitted to a four-year degree program at New York University and maintain full-time status during each semester they receive funds.
Transfer students are eligible; however, non-degree or non-credit programs are not eligible for these scholarships.

How to Apply

For More Information

Contact the Office of Financial Aid and learn more about the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund

Graduate Scholarships and Grants

As a graduate student at NYU, any scholarship or grant aid will come primarily from the school you’re attending. You should check with your program or school directly about deadlines for university scholarship consideration and other financial aid specific to the program to which you are applying. Graduate students may also wish to explore the following federal grants, veteran and military programs, and outside scholarships.

Federal Grant Programs

These federal grants usually do not require repayment.

Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant

The TEACH GRANT provides grants of up to $3,772 per year to students who plan to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves low-income families.

Who is Eligible
Steinhardt students enrolled in specific majors (PDF: 39.8KB).

How to Apply
Complete the FAFSA.

Veteran and Military Programs

Veterans and military students should be sure to visit the NYU veterans and general veterans benefits pages for more information.

Veterans Benefits

If you are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, are a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, or a spouse/child of someone who served or is still serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers benefits based on time in service.

New York University is aware that payments by the Department of Veterans Affairs and other external agencies can be delayed. If you are an NYU student receiving veterans benefits and find yourself in this situation, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.

If you have other questions related to VA Benefits certification, please reach out to:

Office of the Registrar’s Certifying Team
Email: certifications@nyu.edu
Phone: 212-998-4280

Who is Eligible
Qualified U.S. military service members and their families.

How to Apply
Through the NYU Certifying Office.

Yellow Ribbon Scholarships

The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program is a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. Yellow Ribbon is a scholarship designed to help military or veteran students supplement their Post-9/11 GI Bill tuition benefits.

Scholarships and Grants from Other Organizations

You may be eligible for a private scholarship or grant from an outside organization or agency. Some sources to explore include employers, unions, professional organizations, and community and special interest groups.

You may also take advantage of National Scholarship Competitions. These require a New York University endorsement.

Please note: Scholarships are considered a financial aid resource and must be added to your financial aid package based on federal regulations prohibiting students from receiving more financial aid than their cost of attendance. If you have more aid than your cost of attendance, your loans or work-study may be reduced. NYU scholarships would only be reduced if absolutely necessary. We want you to have as much free money as possible. We will apply any outside scholarships to your bill before applying other forms of aid.

Scholarship search services available to you include:

Please Note: These links are provided for informational purposes only. NYU does not control, approve of, endorse, or take responsibility for any of the content contained within links to third-party websites.

Scholarships for Current Students

Current students can learn more about the scholarship renewal process and explore additional aid opportunities at Resources for Current Students.

FAQ

How do I apply for scholarships?

Undergraduate
New undergraduate applicants should refer to Undergraduate Aid Application to learn how to apply for NYU scholarships. Undergraduate scholarship eligibility is determined at the time of admission, so returning undergraduate students should review Aid for Current Students. Additional information can be found on Scholarships and Grants.

Graduate
New graduate applicants should refer to the Graduate Aid Application, and returning graduate students should refer to the scholarship information provided on their school website.

I deferred my enrollment at NYU. How does this affect my financial aid?

If you deferred for one year and received a financial aid package, your NYU scholarships and grants will carry over, as long as you met all original deadlines. U.S. students must submit a new FAFSA by February 15 to be reconsidered for federal aid.

If you defer for more than one year, you must reapply for all financial aid, including the CSS Profile, and your original package will no longer apply.

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