Hey, I am currently a Business Undeclared student at the University of Delaware who is strongly considering transferring to NYU. I am seriously passionate about music and plan on applying as a transfer student to Tisch for the Clive School of Recorded Music. My school does not have the major I am looking for, even remotely, and that worries me. Also, I love everything about NYC and NYU, so it seems like I should most definitely transfer. However, there are a few problems I am facing. First, NYU is obviously incredibly expensive, do they offer lots of grant money direct and through financial aid? My financial aid package worked out wonderfully at UD, but I don’t know that it will be similar for NYU. Other than Clive, I am considering applying for the Spring semester as a student in the Gallatin School of Individualized Study. I could likely create an entrepreneurial-minded music major within Gallatin, which would also allow me to get to NYU as soon as possible, which, in my case, would be best for social and academic reasons considering I am a Freshman. If anyone could provide me with some insight, I would greatly appreciate any help at all. Thanks a ton.
My D is a senior at NYU and has loved every minute of it. BUT, as the person paying the bill, I can tell you NYU is not cheap. And while they are “ok” with need based aide, they give virtually no merit aide. Now, you can always apply and see what happens- but you might want to check out other options. CCM, for example, has a terrific recorded music program. It’s not in NYC, but it’s half the cost. Good luck!!
Don’t go significantly into debt to go to NYU. I would say apply, don’t count on it, and seriously consider less expensive options.