<p>I'm a junior who goes to a public school in pennsylvania. I really want to go to nyu stern mainly because i think it would offer so many internship opportunities and also diversity. But i heard that nyu, because its a public school does not give out much scholarships. Is this true? or would the college make exceptions for people with much need for financial aid?</p>
<p>nyu is a private school</p>
<p>you're right.. but as a private school i still heard that the amount of scholarships they give out is pretty low.. is that true?</p>
<p>yupp its a private school,</p>
<p>and i've also heard that it's pretty stingy when it comes to financial aid</p>
<p>a NYU rep came to our school and she explicitly said that NYU cannot meet the financial needs of all students who apply for financial aid. it's very unfortunate :(</p>
<p>I don't think that's correct-- they agree to meet full financial need, but only the need that they assess you to need. Also, I heard a lot of financial aid is given in the form of loans (so you have to pay them back).</p>
<p>NYU has a large student body and smaller endowment than many of the "top universities" known for giving out great aid. A lack of financial aid, at least in comparison, should be expected.</p>
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<p>Through rip-off SalleMae or Citi Loans!!!</p>
<p>Steinhardt is the only school at NYU that gives close to full rides/ larger scholarships. Still, a good amount is not impossible. I got $9000/yr. which is about 1/5 of tuition + housing. Doesn't seem like much, but for the price of the university, it does help. I know others who have gotten significantly more and significantly less. In all likelihood, do not expect anything above about 1/4 of your tuition in scholarships. While they may provide you 100% loans, that's still money you have to pay back.</p>
<p>I'm in Tisch, by the way, if that makes any difference (and yes my scholarship is partially based on the talent portion of my audition).</p>
<p>Don't expect to get much from NYU. I know a lot of people in really, really bad financial situations and they don't get more than 10 a year....expect to be paying loans off for the rest of your life!</p>
<p>NYU does not say it will meet full need. According to US News premium, 61% of the 2005 graduating class borrowed $ to attend and their average debt on graduation was about $29,500. About 10% get merit aid each year, averaging around $7,000.</p>