NYU Abu Dhabi recognizes that higher education is a significant investment and aims to attract the best students from around the world. Financial Aid at NYUAD is based on a student's and family’s demonstrated financial need. Financial need is calculated by the Office of Financial Aid and is based on financial information submitted through the CSS Profile. The CSS Profile is an online application administered by the CollegeBoard and used by NYU to determine need-based institutional grants. The CSS Profile must be filed by the appropriate deadline and students are only required to file the application once, prior to admission. All financial aid grants offered by NYUAD (for non Emirati citizens) are based on financial need. To be considered students should file the CSS Profile by the required deadline, which is prior to the admission notification dates. Applicants with divorced, separated, or unmarried parents will need to have both the custodial and noncustodial parents submit their own separate CSS Profile application online. Failure to submit an application/waiver request for your noncustodial parent directly to NYU will make you ineligible to be considered for institutional grants while you pursue your studies at NYU Abu Dhabi. Award amounts vary depending on the student's financial need as determined by NYU's Office of Financial Aid. It is important to meet the filing deadline and to submit any additional documentation, if requested, right away for full consideration. New undergraduate applicants who submit the CSS Profile by the required financial aid deadline and demonstrate financial need, will be notified of their financial aid eligibility at the time they are admitted. Your financial aid offer letter will be accessible via the NYU new student portal, which will outline the details of your financial aid eligibility. Accepting your offer of admission is also an acceptance of the financial aid award offered at the time of your admission. NYUAD does not re-evaluate for institutional aid in subsequent years, as typically all of the institutional aid offered upon admission will be renewed at the same level during your time at NYUAD. NYU Abu Dhabi accepts applications for financial support from all students, regardless of citizenship.
UAE national students may be eligible for a need-based personal support award (also known as Falcon Dirhams) to assist with personal expenses. To be evaluated, a student must file the CSS Profile application once. Applicants with divorced, separated, or unmarried parents will need to have both the custodial and noncustodial parents submit their own separate CSS Profile application online. Students must show demonstrated financial need to be eligible for the Falcon Dirhams. Eligibility for the Falcon Dirhams will be determined by our evaluation of your initial CSS Profile. Once your CSS Profile (and your noncustodial parent’s Profile or waiver request, if applicable) is reviewed, the Office of Financial Aid will request supporting financial documentation to confirm the information reported on the Profile.
In recognition of NYUAD’s highly-selective admissions process, and of the important role that the University plays in shaping future world leaders, the Abu Dhabi government provides scholarships to all admitted UAE nationals and children of an Emirati mother or father. This scholarship is provided for all four years to Emirati Citizens who are pursuing their undergraduate degree at NYUAD. It does not require a separate application. Submitting the CSS Profile is optional and this application will not impact the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed NYUAD Scholarship for Exceptional Emirati Students.
