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NYU School of Law has moved away from the concept of the self-funded J.S.D student. All students admitted to the J.S.D. program receive a scholarship equal to the amount of tuition and fees in addition to a stipend of $20,000 per year for three years, conditional upon satisfactory academic progress (admission to candidacy, completion of coursework, and presentation and participation in the J.S.D. Forum). Maintenance of Matriculation and fees will be covered by the Tuition Scholarship through the fourth year; however, students are responsible for all tuition and fees after the fourth year.
The Committee may also admit a limited number of students who have been awarded independent funding from a public organization or an academic or government institution. These students' funding must be available for a minimum of three years in the amount of at least of $20,000 per year. Students who receive funding from a third party will not be eligible for the NYU stipend but will receive a scholarship equal to the cost of tuition and fees.
You should maintain contact with the Office of Student Financial Services during your time at the Law School as you plan your budget each year. The staff approaches student financial planning from a counselling perspective, recognizing that students bring different experiences, needs, and levels of financial sophistication to the process. Please visit their website, which contains comprehensive information about the various types of law school, federal, and private aid available.