BS/MS in Accounting

The Bachelor of Science in General Accounting and Master of Science dual-degree program prepares students to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure examination. Enrollment is open to Stern undergraduate seniors only. This program is 16 credits in total and is completed during the summer semester at the Stern Graduate School of Business.
 

Federal Student Loans

If you are interested in receiving summer federal student loans, please be sure to update your 2024-2025 FAFSA to reflect your new status as a graduate student effective Summer 2025 (note: do not complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA). Please log into the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) website and make the following changes to your application:
 

Under Personal Circumstances: Student College or Career School Plans
Question: When the student begins the 2024–25 school year, what will their college grade level be?
Answer: Master’s, doctorate, or graduate certificate program (such as M.A., MBA, M.D., J.D., Ph.D., Ed.D., etc.)

Question: When the student begins the 2024–25 school year, will they already have their first bachelor’s degree?
Answer: Yes

Your Dependency Status:
Should reflect "Independent Student”

 

  1. After NYU receives the FAFSA information electronically, the Stern Graduate Financial Aid Office will package you for federal student loans up to your cost of attendance.
  2. Award notices are emailed to your Stern account about one month prior to the payment deadline if you have submitted and updated the FAFSA.
  3. Accept your federal student loans on NYU Albert. This is the university-wide system that provides a comprehensive and personalized view of your financial aid. In addition to federal loans, Albert will also display any private loans for which you have applied and been approved.
  4. Sign in at studentaid.gov to secure your loans. You must complete the:
  • Master Promissory Note(s)
  • Entrance Counseling Session

Private Student Loans

All students, including international students, may also apply for private loans for the summer semester up to their full cost of attendance. Students should begin the application process for private loans 3-4 weeks before their payment deadline.