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NYU Scholarships & Financial Aid 2020-2021

By Will Geiger
Will Geiger is the co-founder of Scholarships360 and has a decade of experience in college admissions and financial aid. He is a former Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at Kenyon College where he personally reviewed 10,000 admissions applications and essays. Will also managed the Kenyon College merit scholarship program and served on the financial aid appeals committee. He has also worked as an Associate Director of College Counseling at a high school in New Haven, Connecticut. Will earned his master’s in education from the University of Pennsylvania and received his undergraduate degree in history from Wake Forest University. Full Bio
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Updated: October 26th, 2020

New York University is one of the preeminent research institutions in the world and is located in New York, New York. Despite being one of the most expensive universities, NYU offers a number of scholarship opportunities for students. These NYU scholarships include both merit scholarships, as well as need-based scholarships for high school students.

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NYU Tuition & Cost

As NYU is a private school, the annual tuition will be the same for all students (regardless of whether they are residents of the state of New York or not).

You can find the most up-to-date information about the cost of NYU here. Note that the cost will vary depending on which college you are enrolled at within NYU.

NYU Merit Scholarships

As NYU is a highly selective school, the merit scholarship process at NYU is very competitive. In addition to academic merit scholarships, there are also number of scholarships that are focused on service, leadership, and other types of achievements.

Here are a few notable scholarships that we think you should check out:

AnBryce Scholarships

  • The NYU AnBryce Scholarships are aimed to support first-generation college students
  • This merit scholarship covers up to the cost of full tuition

Lewis Rudin City Scholarships

  • These scholarships are for students who attended public and parochial high schools in New York City
  • Students should also be involved in academic and cultural activities in NYU

Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarships

  • MLK Scholars have “demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to the principles of community service, humanitarianism, and social progress.”

Many of the colleges at NYU, including the Stern School of Business, College of Arts & Science, and the Gallatin School of Individualized Study also offer scholarships to students who are applying to their respective colleges. You can check out all of the scholarships that NYU offers on their website.

NYU financial aid

NYU Financial Aid

To be eligible for NYU need-based financial aid, students must submit two financial aid applications: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CSS Profile.

NYU Financial Aid Codes

To apply for NYU financial aid, students must use the following school codes:

CSS Profile: 2785

FAFSA: 002785

Estimateing NYU Financial Aid

Prospective students can also check out the Net Price Calculator in order to estimate the need-based financial aid that they may expect to receive from NYU.

Questions about NYU Financial Aid

If you are a prospective or current NYU student and have questions about financial aid, you can reach out to NYU via phone or email: