Financial Aid: Undergraduate Students
New York Institute of Technology is committed to helping students afford the opportunity for a valuable education. In order for the college to determine eligibility for financial aid, all students (except international students) must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov. Financial aid is provided through various sources (e.g., college, state, and federal funds). This aid is offered in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and employment opportunities. Aid offers are designed to recognize scholastic achievement, service, and/or demonstrated financial need. The variety of financial aid programs available allows many students to greatly reduce their educational costs while attending New York Institute of Technology.
Financial aid offers are not guaranteed and are subject to any and all revisions in federal, state, and institutional policies, availability of funds, changes in enrollment, minimum grade requirements, housing status, and timely submission of all required documentation, including official transcripts, as well as adjustment of any miscalculation of awards. Student's financial aid eligibility requires registration in appropriate program level courses. (It is the student's responsibility to request, complete, and submit all forms with necessary documentation for all financial aid programs, including scholarships, in a timely manner. Awards are not granted retroactively and are subject to funds availability.) All students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements at all times in order to receive and retain financial aid. New York Institute of Technology reserves all rights to review and/or modify its financial aid programs. All programs are subject to change due to revisions in federal or state government or institutional policies. Additional criteria and information may be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid. Students are responsible for reading Financial Aid Disclosures before deciding to accept or decline their financial aid.
It is the student's responsibility to be aware of all filing deadlines for financial aid and to notify the Office of Financial Aid of any changes in enrollment, housing status, and dependency status. Students should be aware that in the event of an over-award, a situation that occurs when the amount of aid exceeds the student's financial need or cost of attendance, federal regulations require that the aid be reduced to within the student's established educational cost of attendance.
- Find: Financial Aid Consumer Information
- Student Expenses: Get Help Calculating the Costs of Education
- Institutional Eligibility: 2023–2024 FSA Handbook, Volume 2, Chapter 1
- File a Complaint: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau or New York State Education Department
FERPA Regulations
MoreThe following guidance provides eligible students with general information about the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) …
Federal Application Requirements and Procedures
More- Requirements for Federal Student Aid
- Federal Verification Requirements
Requirements for Determination of Independent Student Status
MoreTo be considered an independent student for any federal financial aid program, students must meet the following criteria …
Scholarships and Grants
More- First-Year Student Scholarships
- Transfer Scholarships
- Continuing Student Scholarships
- New York Tech Grant
- Athletics Service to School Award
Eligibility: All Students
MoreFor maximum consideration for all types of scholarships and awards, students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the February 14 priority date. Additional information on program-specific awards and availability can be found by visiting the Office of Financial Aid.
Federal Grants
MoreState Grants & Scholarship Programs
More- New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
- New York State Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS)
- NY State Veterans Tuition Awards
- New York State Native American Indian Aid Program
- Adult Career and Continuing Education Services (ACCES-VR)
- New York State Achievement and Investment in Merit Scholarship (NY-AIMS)
- New York State Math and Science Teaching Incentive Scholarships
- New York State STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Incentive Program
- New York State Military-Related Awards
- New York State Regents Awards for Children of Deceased & Disabled Veterans
- New York State Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- New York State World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship
Other State Aid Outside of New York
MoreLoans
MoreSatisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy
More- Financial Aid Rules Regarding Academic Progress and Satisfactory Standards for Financial Aid Eligibility
- Introduction, Guidelines for Academic Progress
- Qualitative Standard, Undergraduate Standard
- Pace (formerly referred to as the Quantitative Standard), Completion Rate, Maximum Time Frame for Degree Completion
- Effects of Remedial, ESL, and Repeated Courses, Consequences of Failure to Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Financial Aid Warning, Financial Aid Probation, Appeal Process
- Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Satisfactory Academic Progress, TAP Waivers
Title IV Student Withdrawal Policy
More- Objective, Background, Policy
- Withdrawal Date, Official Notification Provided, Official Notification Not Provided
- Last Date of Attendance, Date of Institution's Determination of Student Withdrawal
- Date of Official Notification Provided, Date of Official Notification Not Provided, Rescission of Withdrawal
- Calculation of Earned Title IV Assistance, Withdrawal from Cycle Classes, Post-Withdrawal Disbursements
- Refund of Unearned Funds to Title IV, Refunds by the College, Refunds by the Student
- Payment Period or Enrollment Period, Documentation
Veterans Benefits
MoreVeterans may qualify for additional benefits, including the Yellow Ribbon Program. For more information, contact the following agencies:
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- GI BILL®
- NY State Veterans
- Office of the Registrar at the Long Island campus, email: registrar@nyit.edu
Additional External Study Options
Study Abroad Programs
MoreNew York Institute of Technology's study abroad programs offer exciting and effective ways to learn about the rapidly changing world and offer students opportunities to experience different cultures. New York Institute of Technology has several study abroad programs administered by various academic departments that enable students to earn credits toward an academic degree …
Financial Aid for Consortium Agreements
MoreNew York Tech students who want to attend other institutions in the United States or abroad for a semester may be able to use federal financial aid under a consortium agreement. Students must be approved by their respective academic department prior to attending another institution for the semester(s) …
Financial Aid for Contractual Agreements
MoreNew York Tech students who want to attend other non-Title IV-eligible institutions in the United States or abroad for a semester may be able to use federal financial aid under a contractual agreement. Students must be approved by their respective academic department prior to attending the semester(s) …
Cooperative Tuition Award
MoreThe Cooperative Tuition Certificate is an award that recognizes cooperating professionals/clinical instructors for mentoring New York Tech students. This certificate is granted in recognition of service rendered to the university via the Cooperating Professional or Clinical Instructor programs …
Additional Financial Aid Policies for Undergraduate Students
High School Diploma
MoreIf you enroll in higher education for the first time on or after July 1, 2012, in order to be eligible for federal student aid, you must have either a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent, as defined by state law …
Transfer Students
MoreAll students transferring from other institutions will have their credits evaluated by the Transfer Credit Evaluation department once admitted to New York Institute of Technology. The final number of transferred credits will be posted to the system of record only after the student is enrolled and all final official transcripts and relevant test scores have been received …
Combined Degree Programs – Federal Aid Eligibility
MoreStudents enrolled in a combined undergraduate/graduate program are considered undergraduate for the first 90 credits for the purposes of awarding federal student aid excluding students enrolled in the B.S./D.O. program. Upon satisfactory completion of 90 undergraduate credits, they become eligible to receive federal student loans at the graduate level …
Undergraduate Students Enrolled in Graduate Courses
MoreA student in an undergraduate degree program is not eligible for graduate loans based on taking graduate coursework as a part of the undergraduate program. An undergraduate student who elects to enroll in graduate coursework must obtain approval from both their academic department and the Office of the Registrar …
Preparatory Coursework
More- Policy
- English as a Second Language (ESLI Courses): Financial Aid Eligibility
Financial Aid for Repeated Coursework: Financial Aid Impact
More- Repeating courses may significantly impact Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and eligibility for Title IV federal financial aid and institutional aid
- Repeated Coursework: New York State Tuition Assistance Program Regulations (TAP)
GI BILL® is a registered trademark of the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official US government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.