NEW FRESHMAN
Can a New Freshman student appeal for more scholarship aid?
No. We offer the best package up front.
What tax year are we reviewing for 2021-2022 PJ?
2019
Does Returning ugrad students need to file fafsa for scholarship renewal?
Who reviews a student if they have a loan aggregate hold?
OFA Counselors
What is NYU's Federal and CSS school codes?
Federal is 002785 and CSS is 2785
What is the admission portal New freshman can view their award and submitted documents?
Slate via Student admit portal
If a student calls to confirm their parent has recently become unemployed and has a 0 EFC should they be forwarded for a PJ review?
No, cant go lower than a 0 EFC.
When are returning undergrads awarded for 21-22?
Starting in June.
What is the unsubsidized loan annual limit for graduate students?
$20,500
If a student has the FAFSA requirement checklist where should you check which documents are requested?
Campus Logic
Would NF student scholarship increase if change from commuter to on campus?
No.
Can a non-custodial parent complete a PJ?
Yes for CSS profile adjustments.
How can you tell if a student's award is available to view on Albert?
View FA status (communication) or By Email or view packaging summary>award access.
What are the options if a parent plus loan is denied?
Co Signer/endorser, Appeal, Additional Unsub loan, Private Loan.
List all the NYU Professional schools and Global Schools.
Prof schools- Grad Stern, School of Law, School of Medicine and Dental. GFS- Abu Dhabi and Shanghai
A new Freshman student calls as they didn't qualify for scholarship? Name 3 reasons why they would be ineligible.
1. They filed CSS Profile beyond the deadline. 2. CSS was on time but the NCP Profile/waiver was either late or unfiled. 3. The family doesn't have demonstrated need based on the CSS Profile.
If a New Freshman inquires about a PJ, what should you do?
Determine if they have a viable PJ reason and then transfer to the Counselor extension to determine if an adjustment is possible and for access to the documentation.
When can students accept their 21-22 federal aid?
Stafford Sub and Unsub can be accepted now. Plus loans can be accepted in May; it's too early to accept now as the borrower's credit can't be reviewed.
What are the steps needed for a plus loan to disburse if they are a first time borrower?
Accept loan in Albert, Plus application, MPN, Confirmation.
How can returning undergraduate students appeal for more aid? Name the 3 types of appeals available and where to find them.
1. RU Financial Appeal via Albert Finances tab. 2. Covid 19 appeal via Albert Finances tab and 3. NYU Student Emergency Fund via the financial aid website.
If a RD new freshman student submitted their CSS Profile on 1/5/2021, their NCP profile on 3/4/2021, and their FAFSA on 2/20/2021 would they be considered on time for scholarship review?
Yes, RD students who submitted applications by 3/7 would be considered on time and reviewed for scholarships.
List 3 PJ reasons NYU reviews for?
Job loss, Divorce/Separation, Death of a parent or spouse, Natural Disaster, Medical Expenses, Untaxed income and Other
How are students reviewed for summer aid?
As students enroll, OFA reviews students for up to their 1 semester grade level loans. For undergrads only, we can also review for pell based on enrollment if their EFC is under the pell threshold. For traditional undergrads, we can review for Flex Grant credits if they banked any from J term or earned any by taking 12-14pts in Spring 2021. DAUS students are reviewed for 15%/20% of need based on their degree. Grad students are reviewed for scholarships by their grad school, if applicable.
Which school does not offer a full time or part time equivalency?
Tandon School of Engineering.
Can a grad student enrolled for 3pts with a Full time equivalency qualify for their Full time scholarship?
No. Equivalences provided access to federal aid, not scholarship.