NYU merit aid for middle/upper class

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So I know there are many threads about nyu’s financial aid, but still trying to figure out how much to expect – I am a high stat student (1580 SAT, 1/174 in my class) but attend a private high school (on scholarship) and have EFC of around 50K. Will my higher EFC (and thus low eligibility for need-based aid) hinder my chances for decent merit aid?

for addtional info, I’m very involved in school extracurriculars as well as on an advisory council at Hopkins Childrens Center (service & leadership work). I feel my application was strong with a (hopefully) impressive commonapp essay and supplement essay

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Merit aid at NYU is almost always given to students who also have financial need. So the answer to your question is yes, your low-need / higher EFC will hinder your ability to get merit aid at NYU.