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 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.

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. 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.

Please do not submit any additional documentation unless specifically requested by the 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 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. Additional information on maintaining and renewing your aid can be found on our website under Maintaining and Renewing Your Aid.

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