Applications received before the March 1 deadline receive priority in financial award decisions. Financial decisions are announced in mid April. Students may apply for Federal Stafford Loans, and those who are New York State residents may apply to the New York State Tuition Assistance Program. These grants and loans programs are described briefly below. Applicants are also encouraged to investigate other sources of financial assistance.
Many states sponsor loan programs.
Many banks also offer private loans for students. Grant monies are available from a number of national organizations and private corporations that support education at the graduate level. Eligibility for institutional fellowships and scholarships is determined on the basis of merit and financial need. Awards are made without regard to gender, sexual orientation, race, color, age, marital status, religion, ethnic or national origin, or handicapping conditions. Foreign students are not eligible for financial assistance from the U.S. government, but may qualify for other sources of aid.