<p>I know some schools have programs for students that waive the room and board costs. For example, a student can be a RA. Does NYU have any programs like this?</p>
<p>Not for freshmen</p>
<p>I saw that they have a program for Juniors and Seniors to be RAs, but I couldn’t find out if they pay for room and board in that program.</p>
<p>RA spots are limited to juniors and above, in good academic, finanical and disclipanary standing, with 3.0 and above.</p>
<p>[Student</a> Staff](<a href=“Paraprofessional Recruitment”>Paraprofessional Recruitment)</p>
<h2>Many students generally think that RAs get “free housing and meals,” but that’s not really the case. Our staff members expend a lot of time and effort with students in their halls and genuinely earn what we offer them. We feel that what we expect of our student staff is a substantial responsibility; therefore, we offer a remuneration package that includes a “Housing/Dining Grant” which equals the cost of each semester’s staff housing and staff meal plan.</h2>
<p>Spots go quickly, next years spots are gone. Many years there are more applicants than positions. References are checked.</p>
<p>Okay, thanks. I would like to go to NYU, but I’m not sure if I’m going to be able to afford it. If I could become an RA for a year or two, it would help considerably with the costs.</p>