Scholarships and Financial Aid

Financial Aid at NYU Abu Dhabi

Scholarship for Emirati Students

The Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed NYUAD Scholarship for Exceptional Emirati Students is a scholarship that is offered to all admitted UAE nationals and children of an Emirati mother or father. 

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. 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 demonstrate financial need to be eligible for the Falcon Dirhams. Falcon Dirham eligibility is determined by the Office of Financial Aid and is based on the information provided in your initial CSS Profile.

Submitting the CSS Profile is optional, and this application will not impact the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed NYUAD Scholarship for Exceptional Emirati Students.

Visit How to Apply for more information on the CSS Profile.

All Other Applicants (Non-Emirati Citizens)

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. Students who are required to submit noncustodial parent information and fail to submit an application/waiver request 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.

Please do not submit any additional documentation unless specifically requested by NYU’s Office of Financial Aid.

Financial Aid Award Notification

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. To further understand the costs associated with attending NYUAD and how your institutional aid (if applicable) will apply to these costs, please visit our website under Cost of Attendance. Students who have questions or concerns about financial aid are encouraged to contact our office at nyuad.financial.support@nyu.edu.

Please note: 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 renewable institutional aid in subsequent academic years.

Your institutional financial aid will generally be renewed at the same level that you accepted upon admission, provided you continue to meet the University's renewal requirements.

Additional information on maintaining and renewing your aid can be found on our website under Maintaining and Renewing Your Aid.

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