Financial Aid and Scholarships

Resources to help you invest in your higher education

Federal Student Aid Changes

In 2025, new federal legislation was passed which will make changes to certain federal student aid programs starting July 1, 2026. Current students and parents will not see any see any changes to their federal loans or grants for the 2025-26 academic year.

NYU's Office of Financial Aid is here to make sure you understand your options so that you can make informed decisions and focus on what matters most: your education.

Undergraduate Aid Application

Learn about the financial aid application process for undergraduate applicants and their parents. Eligibility, deadlines, and requirements vary depending on a few factors, including whether you are applying as a first-year or transfer applicant.

For first-year undergraduate students admitted to the New York campus, NYU will meet 100% demonstrated financial need.

Graduate Aid Application

Learn about the different types of federal aid and assistantships that may be available, when to file the FAFSA, and more. As a graduate applicant, merit and school-specific scholarships will be determined by your graduate or professional school after you apply for you admission. In the majority of cases, you will be automatically reviewed for those opportunities.

Current Student Resources

Whether you're an undergraduate or graduate student, the Office of Financial Aid is here to help you understand how to renew your aid year, explore additional funding opportunities, and learn how financial aid can support study away.

Contact Financial Aid

  • 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.

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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.