FAQs

• Money Matters

• Additional Resources for International Students

  The Foundation Center: Reference Guides for International Students
  
  IEFA.org: International Education Financial Aid
  

• Currency

  Currency in Singapore is the Singapore Dollar (SGD). As of July 2011 on www.xe.com:
  
  1 Singapore Dollar = 0.818 U.S. Dollars
  1 U.S. Dollar = 1.223 Singapore Dollars
  
  Singapore uses 1c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c and S$1 coins. Notes are in denominations of S$2, S$5, S$10, S$50, S$100, S$500, S$1000 and S$10,000.
  

• Financial Aid & Loans

  View our Scholarships, Loans & Grants Page.
  
  U.S. citizens and permanent residents: FAFSA
  All U.S. citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for all forms of federal and state aid, including the Federal Work-Study Program and the various federal and private loan programs. The FAFSA is the basic form for most student aid programs; be sure to complete all required sections and submit it to the central processor as instructed (do not send it to New York University; your data will be transmitted to us electronically).
  
  Students are strongly encouraged to apply online using FAFSA on the Web, http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. If you have missed the deadline, you may still apply, but your eligibility may be affected.
  
  Singapore citizens and permanent residents:
  A summary of funding schemes available to Singaporeans and permanent residents can be found at this Website.
  
  Media Education Scheme
  Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents may wish to consider applying for the Media Education Scheme (Overseas), a funding scheme administered by the Media Development Authority Singapore to support talents who wish to pursue full-time tertiary education in media-related courses at reputable institutions.  Please note that applications will be considered on the basis of individual merit. The application deadline for 2012 is over (15th March 2012), and the next application cycle will begin January 2013. Details are available here.
  
  
  Creative Industries Scholarships (for Dramatic Writing students)
  Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents in the MFA Dramatic Writing program may also wish to consider applying for the NAC Arts Scholarship (Local), a funding scheme administered by the National Arts Council.  Please note that applications will be considered on the basis of individual merit. The application deadline for 2012 is over (15th March 2012) - check back at the website for information about the next application cycle. Details are available here.
  
  Study Loans
  The following Singapore banks offer study loans to Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents:
  
  

  DBS / POSBank
  Andeline Goh
  Consumer Banking Group
  DBS Unsecured Loans
  Tel : + 65 6878 6593  
  Email: andelinegoh@dbs.com
  http://www.dbs.com/posb/loans/studyassist/Pages/default.aspx
  
  Maybank
  Educational Loans, Post-Graduate Loans
  Tel: 1-800-438-3333
  http://info.maybank2u.com.sg/personal/loans/personal-credit/education-loans.aspx
  
  OCBC
  Carol Lim
  Educational Loans, Post-Graduate Loans
  Tel: 1-800-438-6088
  http://www.ocbc.com/personal-banking/loans/Lns_Edu_Loan.shtm
  
  RBS
  Educational Loans, Post Graduate Loans, Personal Loans
  Tel: (65)6517-5600
  http://www.rbs.com/
  
  RHB
  Educational Loans, Post Graduate Loans
  Desmond Ho
  Tel: (65)6296 7882
  (65) 1800 323 0100
  (65) 6225 3111
  Email: Desmond_ho@rhbbank.com.sg
  www.rhbbank.com.sg
  

  
  International students:
  Students are encouraged to explore the scholarship and study loan options available in their home countries. Tisch Asia will be happy to assist with required documentation for loan and scholarship applications. Please contact theeba.rani@nyu.edu should you require such documentation.
  

• Scholarships

  Download our Outside Scholarship Guide (pdf) here
  
  A limited number of partial scholarships are awarded each year to incoming students. All students are eligible. These scholarships are awarded each year by the Department Chair to help cover the cost of tuition and range in value from $5,000 to $15,000 USD.

• Tuition and Fees

  View the Tuition and Fees page for updated tuition and fees for the current semester.
  
  Tuition is charged (in U.S. Dollars) every semester and revised every academic year. Tuition and fees can be paid with:
  
  •    electronic checks (if you have a U.S. bank account)
  •    wire transfers
  •    personal checks
  •    money orders (or bank drafts)
  •    third party payment
  •    tuition remission
  
  Click http://www.nyu.edu/bursar/singapore/methods.html for details.
  
  The normal payment deadline dates fall on the third or fourth week of each semester.
  
  NYU offers several payment plans to assist in either budgeting or financing your education. The information listed will enable you to decide which of these plans will be most beneficial to you.
  
  •    Deferred Payment Plan
  •    TuitionPay Plan (TPP) - (formerly AMS)
  •    Tuition Stabilization Plan
  •    Fixed Payment Plan
  
  Please see http://www.nyu.edu/bursar/payment.info/plans.html for details.
  
  Please also review the NYU Tisch Asia’s Office of the Bursar website for other fee-related information.