NYU Stern Graduate Financial Aid | FAFSA Process

Please note that the FAFSA is applicable to domestic students (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) only.

1. Electronically complete the most recent FAFSA application on-line. The FAFSA application becomes available on December 1st. Do this as soon as possible to ensure approval of federal loans in time for registration and payment deadlines.
2. Be sure to include 002785 as the Title IV code for New York University. This code enables the school to view the FAFSA information.
3. If you provided a valid email address on your FAFSA form, you’ll receive an email letting you know when your FAFSA Submission Summary is available to view online in the account Dashboard. The online FAFSA Submission Summary is available after your FAFSA form is processed.
4. NYU receives the FAFSA electronically. However, NYU only reviews and packages federal loans for enrolled students (who have already sent in their deposit) and current students.
5. Award notices are emailed to your Stern account one month before your payment deadline. You will then be directed to NYU Albert, the university-wide system, where you will review and accept your federal student loans.
6. Secure your loans at studentaid.gov where you will electronically sign your Master Promissory Note(s) and complete online entrance counseling.
7. Please keep in mind that the disbursement of federal loan funds will occur approximately 10 days prior to a students' first day of class (provided all required steps have been completed by the billing due date). Please check your individual class schedule to determine when your loans will disburse as every student may have different disbursement dates. Therefore, we advise that you budget your finances per semester, accordingly.
8. Renew the FAFSA for each academic year in which you wish to receive federal loans.