<p>I applied to NYU expecting to get some sort of merit based contribution from them, but on my financial aid summary, it says that I got an unsubsidized loan and a federal plus loan. I'm not really sure what either of those mean, but I was surprised because I have a few friends that are equally qualified academically, and they got a significant amount in scholarship money. I even know a few people that have lower SAT scores and gpas, but still got money. As it possible that they made a mistake?
This isn't meant to sound pompous or anything, I'm genuinely asking.
If I got money, I would most definitely go there!</p>
<p>NYU is well-known for terrible financial aid policies. You can call and ask, but in all likelihood, what you see is what you get.</p>
<p>What are your other options? I’m sure you’ve got some excellent choices.</p>
<p>I also got into Tufts, and a few state schools, but I was really looking to go to NYU =/.
It’s just baffling that other students of equal, maybe even lesser academic caliber got money. =(</p>
<p>I believe it is based more on financial need than on grades.</p>
<p>According to Common Data Set information, only about 5% of NYU freshmen get merit scholarships, averaging about $7K ea. Chances are, what your friends got was need-based aid, not merit-based.</p>