Early Decision Candidates
Freshman Early Decision applicants who wish to be considered for need-based financial aid must file the Early Decision Financial Aid Application by submitting the form provided either in the paper application packet or online by clicking here.
The deadline for applying for an Early Decision estimated award is November 1st, 2008. Please note the following important points concerning the financial aid application process for Early Decision students:
• All Early Decision students are automatically considered for merit scholarships. If you do not wish to be considered for need-based financial aid, you do not have to file the Early Decision Financial Aid Application.
• If you receive an Early Decision financial aid award, it is an "official" award. However, you must confirm the information submitted on the Early Decision Financial Aid Application by filing the federal 2009-2010 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1st, 2009, and before February 15th, 2009. (Please note that significant differences in the information submitted on the Early Decision Financial Aid Application and the information submitted on the regular FAFSA could result in a recalculation of need, which in turn might impact the amount and/or type of financial aid you will receive.)
• Early Decision students who do not file the Early Decision Financial Aid Application will not be considered for NYU need-based scholarships and grants at a later date, even if they file the regular FAFSA after January 1st.