New School Scholarships

Merit-Based Funding

Merit-based scholarships are awarded during the admission process and are based on the strength of an application and, if applicable, an audition or portfolio. No additional application components are required for merit-based scholarships. Recipients of these scholarships are usually notified in their letters of acceptance; decisions are final at the time of admission. Typically, institutional scholarship or grant awards are calculated on the basis of the number of credits a student is registered for at the end of the add/drop period. Registration activity occurring after the add/drop period ends may affect a student’s institutional aid. The Financial Aid Office will review each case to determine if an adjustment to the aid offer is necessary.

Need-Based Grants

Need-based grants are awarded during the admissions process and are based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA and the student's housing choice. 

Need-based grants are payable for tuition expenses only and can not go towards indirect costs (ex. off-campus housing, meals).

The combination of merit-based scholarships and need-based grants cannot exceed tuition for any semester and cannot result in a refund.

Part-time Scholarship Proration

• Institutional merit scholarships and need-based grants are prorated for less than full-time enrollment (see chart below)
• Supplemental grants are not prorated and require a minimum of half-time enrollment

The following chart indicates the proration percentage for each enrollment level. 

Undergraduate

Graduate

*Graduate students who are receiving a percentage-based scholarship will continue to receive the same percentage discount at any enrollment level.

Appeal for Additional Funding

The university does offer limited grant funding for current students who have experienced changes in their financial circumstances during their enrollment. We are still accepting appeals from students who have experienced extreme circumstances; however, please note that funding is very limited. Appeals will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. 

Students who wish to request an exception to the registration or tuition refund policy can go through the university's appeals process.

If you have any questions about your financial aid offer, please speak to a financial aid counselor. All institutional awards are subject to Award Terms and Conditions.