At NYU Grossman School of Medicine, we want to make the application process for financial aid as simple as possible. We recommend you submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile as early as possible so that the broadest range of funds is available.

Applications for Different Types of Aid

We have summarized the types of scholarships available and the forms required for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, applicants who are part of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program, and international students.

To complete the FAFSA and CSS Profile, you must submit financial information about yourself, your parents, and if applicable your spouse. You need the following items:

• federal income tax returns: all pages and schedules filed
• W-2 form(s)
• NYU Grossman School of Medicine FAFSA Institutional Code: 002785
• CSS Profile Code: 2234
• Federal Student Aid identification number (FSA ID) issued by the U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid Office

We consider each student’s entire household financial situation when determining the appropriate financial aid package. However, to be considered for need-based Debt-Free Scholarship with NYU Grossman School of Medicine, you will be required to submit parental information. Should you be awarded a full–cost-of-attendance scholarships, no FAFSA or CSS Profile is required.

Financial Aid Tax Information, Dates, and Deadlines

Accepted applicants and returning students interested in applying for need-based scholarships or loans for the 2023–24 academic year can submit the FAFSA and CSS profile as early as October 1, 2022, using income and tax information from 2021. Accepted applicants should complete the FAFSA and CSS Profile as soon as possible and no later than April 1 of their application year.

If you are accepted off the waitlist, we ask that you complete the FAFSA and CSS Profile as soon as possible so that we may package your award. Returning medical students should submit their FAFSA and CSS Profiles no later than April 1 for the 2023–24 school year.

If you are not planning on filing a tax return, you may be required to submit a tax waiver form as part of your application materials to declare exemption. We require that you use the Internal Revenue Service Data Retrieval Tool to automatically import your information into the FAFSA.

Other Factors That Influence Financial Aid Awards

Certain federal loan programs place a cap on the amount students are allowed to borrow over the course of their education. Prior loans for undergraduate and other graduate degrees are assessed as part of the financial aid process to determine whether students are within the borrowing limits of a particular loan program.

Undergraduate Loan Deferment

After classes begin, the Office of Registration and Student Records at NYU Grossman School of Medicine notifies the National Student Clearinghouse, a centralized student database, that you are a full-time graduate student. Most lending agencies automatically check this database and place your undergraduate loans on “in-school” deferment.

However, if you have lenders who do not use the National Student Clearinghouse, you may need to fill out deferment paperwork. If you are not sure how to defer existing loans, make an appointment with the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid for help.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

In order for a student to receive and maintain federal or institutional funds, the student must be compliant with our Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.