This policy is effective for scholarships and grants earned for the fall 2020 semester, and for all subsequent semesters. This complies with updated federal regulations in the Federal Student Aid Handbook, published December 7, 2022.
Through the generosity of trustees, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends, New York Institute of Technology provides academic scholarships, grants, and assistantships based on academic achievement, high scholastic potential, and demonstrated need and/or ability.
Most scholarships, grants, and assistantships are renewable each fall and spring semester and based on eligibility and funding availability. Students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress to maintain scholarship eligibility. Students must also maintain the minimum cumulative GPA each semester as required by the scholarship, grant, and/or assistantship requirements effective at the time of admission to the university. Scholarships, grants, and assistantships are applied to tuition only, and divided equally between fall and spring semesters. Generally, most grants and scholarships are not applicable to any summer session attendance, with the only exception being certain graduate awards within a unique graduate program occasionally being available during a summer semester. Institutional aid is credited to a student's account after the end of the add/drop period. Any designated "tuition-only" awards cannot exceed the cost of tuition and will be reduced accordingly. They are not applicable to any summer session attendance. Students cannot receive two institutional merit-based academic scholarships concurrently. In the event that a student qualifies for more than one scholarship, the one with the highest dollar value will be awarded.
Students who qualify for special discounted tuition rates may not qualify for institutional scholarships or may have scholarships or discounted tuition plans reduced accordingly. In the case of a tuition discount (e.g., graduate assistantships), scholarships received for credits taken in excess of maximum allowable discounted tuition will be prorated accordingly based on standard remaining credit ranges. Institutional scholarships are not applied to credits that are covered with other financial aid or offered at a reduced tuition rate. In addition, students may only qualify for one discounted tuition program at a time. Any combination of scholarships and tuition credit awards cannot exceed tuition charges.
Students should contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information on the availability of scholarships, grants, and assistantships.
The university reserves the right to revise its financial aid programs. All programs are subject to change due to modifications in 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 reject their financial aid.
Eligibility
Eligibility for New York Institute of Technology institutional scholarships, assistantships, and grants is limited to students whose campus home location is Long Island, New York City, or online. To qualify, students:
- Must maintain continuous enrollment
- Must be taking credits applicable to their matriculated degree program of study
- Must maintain a minimum semester and cumulative GPA, as required for specific scholarships
- Must file their FAFSA for the appropriate award year (except international students)
Students will only be eligible for a scholarship for a maximum of six full-time semesters of continuous enrollment.
Following is a list of graduate scholarships, grants, and assistantships offered by New York Institute of Technology:
Graduate Scholar Award (GSA): up to $3,000 per year
This award recognizes the talents of entering graduate students who have demonstrated a high level of academic achievement. It consists of up to $3,000 per-year tuition-only credit for a maximum of three years (six semesters) of continuous full-time enrollment (nine credits). Proration may be available for applicants taking less than nine graduate-level credits per semester, but you must register for at least three graduate-level credits per semester for this proration. In addition, this scholarship applies only to fall and spring semesters and is not applicable to graduate courses that are offered at a discounted tuition rate.
To qualify, students:
- Must complete the FAFSA (excluding international students)
- Must be accepted to a matriculated graduate degree program
- Must have earned a bachelor's degree with a 3.3 CGPA
Please note: Scholarships are awarded based on your GPA at the time of application. If your final, official GPA is higher than when you applied, the Office of Admissions will reconsider scholarship awards up until the beginning of the semester.
- Must have earned a high enough combined score on the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE (if required), as determined by your academic department
- M.B.A. applicants must have a minimum GMAT score of 400
- International students must have a minimum TOEFL score of 79, IELTS score of 6, PTE score of 53, or Duolingo score of 105
- Must be fully accepted without academic conditions
Renewal Criteria
This award applies to fall and spring semesters only and is renewable each semester as long as you complete the FAFSA and the financial aid process. Awards will be reviewed after each semester and renewed if you maintain a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA and satisfactorily complete the courses for which you are registered, with no failing or incomplete grades.
New York Institute of Technology Graduate Alumni Award
This award is offered to students who hold a New York Institute of Technology bachelor's or master's degree only. This Graduate Alumni Award is NOT APPLICABLE to students enrolled in any combined undergraduate/graduate programs such as: B.S./D.O., B.S./DPT, B.S./M.B.A., B.S./M.S., B.S./OTD, etc.
To be considered, all students must complete an application each academic year. This award consists of up to $6,000 per-year tuition-only credit for a maximum of three years (six semesters) of continuous full-time enrollment (nine credits). Proration may be available for applicants taking less than nine graduate-level credits per semester, but you must register for at least three graduate-level credits per semester for this proration. In addition, this scholarship applies only to fall and spring semesters and is not applicable to graduate courses that are offered at a discounted tuition rate.
Complete the application
- Allotted $1,000 tuition-only credit for every three credits, up to $6,000 per year ($3,000 per semester)
- Student must complete their degree on the Long Island or New York City campus
- This award is not applicable to students enrolled in a combined degree program, including, but not limited to, B.S./D.O., B.S./DPT, B.S./M.B.A., B.S./M.S., B.S./OTD, etc.
- This award is not applicable to students with tuition remission or tuition exchange or for students who take classes at an already discounted tuition rate.
- This award is not applicable to students receiving a second bachelor's degree at the university.
- This application does not guarantee an award. This award is subject to fund availability.
To qualify, students:
- Must complete the FAFSA and submit any requested verification documents (excluding international students)
- Must be fully matriculated in one of New York Institute of Technology's graduate degree-granting programs in New York
- Must have a prior baccalaureate or master's degree from New York Institute of Technology
- Must not be enrolled in a combined degree program at New York Institute of Technology
- Must be enrolled in at least three (3) credits
- Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
- Must maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average
- Must complete and submit a Graduate Alumni Award application to the Financial Aid office annually
Application Deadlines
- For Fall Admits: July 15
- For Spring Admits: December 15
Life Science Achievement Award: up to $3,975 per year
This scholarship is awarded only to students who are matriculated in the B.S. in Life Sciences combined degree programs in occupational therapy, physical therapy, and physician assistant studies. This award is not applicable to students enrolled in the combined Life Sciences/Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree program. The award bridges the gap between your undergraduate phase and your graduate or professional phase.
This one-time scholarship provides up to $3,975 for the first year (including summer if applicable) of the professional phase of the combined B.S./M.S., B.S./DPT, and B.S./OTD programs for the completion of the undergraduate degree program. Full-time attendance is required.
To qualify, students:
- Must complete the FAFSA (excluding international students)
- Must maintain a 3.3 cumulative GPA
- Must satisfactorily complete classes registered for in the previous semester
- Must be matriculated in the B.S. in Life Sciences combined degree programs in occupational therapy, physical therapy, or physician assistant studies
Additional information and criteria can be viewed at Financial Aid – New York Tech Scholarships.