<p>The website is sort of confusing. All I got from it is that NYU requires the FAFSA. There was no information about whether tax forms are needed, or how to send them in.</p>
<p>What makes up a complete application for financial aid? A lot of other schools have it listed out, saying they need tax returns, FAFSA, CSS, and others (if applicable). NYU only says FAFSA, so is that really all they need?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>you do the Fafsa only (thank goodness no CSS, which is more complicated). You provide actual #s from tax returns from 2010 if available. If not, you give as precise #s as possible for assets, adjusted gross income, taxes paid, etc. You will then supply the actual tax returns at a later date, say in April when they are done, and if required by NYU.</p>
<p>Ok, so they don’t use collegeboard’s IDOC service? Do I wait until they ask me for the tax return? Like I said, I couldn’t find any word on a tax return on their website…so, right now I am assuming they don’t need one. Do I wait until they contact me, or do I just go ahead and send it to the Financial Aid office? I feel like if they didn’t ask for me to do so, they might not be expecting it, and might just end up tossing them, and it has some info on it that should be kept confidential.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>I have done FAFSA 4 years in a row to NYU, all you do is submit your FAFSA and make sure you have specified NYU to receive your SAR report. They have never asked me for a tax return. if this is your first time, you can do an estimate to get it in by the deadline, then when you complete your Federal taxes, just update your FAFSA withe the correct numbers and list that your taxes are completed. That all.</p>
<p>funnyman,</p>
<p>I had filled out the FAFSA only for my son last year (when he was an incoming NYU freshman). That was the end of the story for us because sonny got a scholarship (FAFSA required for any scholarships, grants, loans, aid, etc). However, based on the FAFSA EFC, we were not qualified for any additional aid. So there was no action needed and no further documentation required. However, I see where the school might want follow-up docs, like actual filed returns if you do qualify for aid or subsidized loans, grants, etc.</p>
<p>So, at this point, just get the FAFSA filled out as best and as precisely as possible. Then be prepared to supply the actual 2010 tax returns if and when NYU FOLLOWS UP AND REQUESTS THEM!</p>
<p>You need to do the FAFSA each year even with a merit-aid scholarship.</p>
<p>usk,</p>
<p>Sorry, it was not clear. That was what I meant above:</p>
<p>“FAFSA required for any scholarships, grants, loans, aid, etc”</p>
<p>When I wrote it was the end of story LAST YEAR, I meant we did not have to provide docs after filling out the FAFSA for 2010-2011 since we did not qualify for any additional aid. It was not meant as “end of story” for every year. It is true the FAFSA has to be completed every year even with only merit aid received and I am in fact collecting all the numbers for FAFSA 2011-2012, having reminded sonny to provide me with his PIN #, so we are sure to submit the completed FAFSA by 3/1/11, which is required if sonny is to continue to receive his scholarship next year.</p>
<p>Ah ok. I am ready to send them out, so that will be no problem. Thanks for the answers. A side note though–does NYU award scholarships? It is one of the schools I am really hoping to be able to attend, but as with a lot of schools, the sticker price is kind of high for me. Does NYU consider you for scholarship funds as well with your admission application? Or is it a separate process?</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>funnyman,</p>
<p>It is automatic consideration for scholarships when NYU processes your application. No separate process. THe various scholarship program administrators/ decision makers will pull a candidate out of the entire pool if they consider the candidate merit-worthy for the
particular scholarship. Unfortunately, some scholarships do not come with money, so just be aware of this.</p>
<p>D was in Steinhardt scholars and did not receive any money for it. She is receiving a talent merit aid scholarship, though. Merit aid is very limited and the number of awards for incoming freshman is decreasing each year.</p>
<p>I see, so that isn’t much of a possibility, then. I guess I will just have to wait and see. Just out of curiosity, what do scholarships come with if it is not money? That sounds greedy, but I have always traditionally thought of scholarships as a source of funding for college. Does it come with special privilages or something of that sort? I know of some schools that give out scholarships that have the added benefit of being first in line to sign up for classes.</p>
<p>My daughter receives a scholarship which is Money and a small stipend for books. However, there may be a difference between being a scholar and having a scholarship. There are some scholars at NYU but no financial reward, but have research opportunities, travel, etc.</p>
<p>D is getting money annually for her talent merit scholarship. For being selected as a steinhardt scholar (which is more based on academics/leadership) they did not get any additional money. However, she was part of a group of students who met weekly and traveled as part of their research/community service during winter break. They go on one domestic and one international trip…in D’s case it was to Texas and Mexico. The rips cost $400/each because they are subsidized by NYU.</p>
<p>In junior year, scholars get preference at research trips. D just got back from Italy and has a 20 page paper due. Again, for $400.</p>
<p>In Steinhardt and Tisch most of the merit aid (no need at all) is given for talent in music/theatre/art/film, etc. Stern gives no merit to my understanding. CAS and Gallantin I am not sure about, but generally speaking it is only for schoolwide programs, that are very select and limited…intel winners, MLK scholarship winners, etc.</p>
<p>If you have need, the situation is different. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>