NYU Tisch Cost of Attendance, Financial Aid, and Scholarships for 2026 Entry
NYU Tisch offers various scholarship and fellowships for incoming students. Undergraduates can receive need-based financial aid, while graduates can receive both merit scholarships and need-based financial aid. The University recommends all applicants submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible.
Veterans may receive additional funding through the Yellow Ribbon GI Project. The Point Project offers scholarships between $1,000 and $10,000 to LGBTQ+ students. In addition, the Tisch Initiative for Creative Research provides additional funding for interdisciplinary research projects.
FilmSchool.org's Application Database also provides actual scholarship amounts awarded to our members. For more information, visit Admissions Statistics.
Academics
Total cost of attendance for commuters: $85,272
Loans are a basic part of a student’s financial package and come in several forms: subsidized and un-subsidized loans guaranteed by the federal government; parent PLUS loans; and, occasionally, private loans. Due to high interest rates, NYU Tisch does not recommend undergraduate students immediately opt for private loans.
Read more about the cost of undergraduate attendance.
Incoming transfer students are not eligible for NYU Tisch need-based aid. The university encourages transfer students to use the scholarship search function and explore work-study options for NYU Tisch students through the Wasserman Center for Career Development.
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Tuition:
If graduate students opt for high-budget film projects, NYU Tisch recommends planning for these expenses:
*All students registering for 6-plus credits in a semester are charged the Basic Student Health Insurance Plan. Waivers may be requested through the Student Insurance Office in the NYU Health Center.
To apply for financial assistance, you must fill out the appropriate sections on the NYU Tisch graduate application. Financial need does not impact your admissions decision.) Applicants awarded fellowships and scholarships receive the same amount of aid in years 1-2 with the potential for additional financial aid in year 3.
NYU Tisch offers additional aid for graduate film students in the following positions:
New York City costs far more than most metropolitan U.S. cities, and students should practice good financial planning and consider paid internships.
Film students who qualify for Federal Work-Study are eligible for scholarships and loans. The program allows participants to work 15-20 hours weekly; payment is delivered biweekly. NYU recommends putting these funds towards books, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses. Work-Study positions are not guaranteed at the main campus or qualifying study abroad campuses.
Each semester, F-1 and J-1 students are automatically enrolled in and billed for the NYU-sponsored student health insurance comprehensive plan. Lower-cost basic coverage plans are available.
Graduate film students receive limited scholarships; funding typically comes from their home governments, foundations, and/or private agencies. Personal education loans typically require a U.S. cosigner and may offset the cost of attendance. Learn more about private loans.
For general inquiries and concerns about NYU Tisch scholarships, fees, and filling out the FAFSA, contact the Office of Financial Aid at financial.aid@nyu.edu or 212-998-4444.
Veterans may receive additional funding through the Yellow Ribbon GI Project. The Point Project offers scholarships between $1,000 and $10,000 to LGBTQ+ students. In addition, the Tisch Initiative for Creative Research provides additional funding for interdisciplinary research projects.
FilmSchool.org's Application Database also provides actual scholarship amounts awarded to our members. For more information, visit Admissions Statistics.
Cost of undergraduate attendance (Fall 2025-Spring 2026)
Academics
- Tuition (all students): $68,978
- Food and Housing:
- On/Off Campus: $25,516
- Commuter: $7,554
- Books and Supplies (all students): $1,470
- Personal Expenses (all students): $2,014
- Transportation:
- On/Off Campus: $2,366
- Commuter: $1,188
- Health insurance: $4,068
Total cost of attendance for commuters: $85,272
Loans are a basic part of a student’s financial package and come in several forms: subsidized and un-subsidized loans guaranteed by the federal government; parent PLUS loans; and, occasionally, private loans. Due to high interest rates, NYU Tisch does not recommend undergraduate students immediately opt for private loans.
Read more about the cost of undergraduate attendance.
Undergraduate financial aid eligibility requirements
GPA and class rank do not impact the financial aid offered by NYU Tisch. To qualify for scholarships, fill out the FAFSA and create your CSS profile. Applications received past the deadline are not considered. Basic financial aid packages include options for parent PLUS loans, subsidized and unsubsidized loans, and (occasionally) private loans.Incoming transfer students are not eligible for NYU Tisch need-based aid. The university encourages transfer students to use the scholarship search function and explore work-study options for NYU Tisch students through the Wasserman Center for Career Development.
Cost of graduate attendance (Fall 2025-Spring 2026)
Academics
Tuition:
- Flat rate for 24-36 credits for all core MFA degrees: $79,712
- MA in Cinema Studies: $86,073
- MA in Media Producing: $82,848
- MA in Virtual Production: $81,848
- Room and Board: $31,090
- Books and Supplies: $1,540
- Transportation: $2,366
- Miscellaneous: $3,300
- Basic Health Insurance: $4,644
- Total Estimated Living Expenses (Fall/Spring): $42,940
- Core MFA film degrees: $122,652
- MA in Cinema Studies: $129,013
- MA in Media Producing: $125,788
- MA in Virtual Production: $124,788
If graduate students opt for high-budget film projects, NYU Tisch recommends planning for these expenses:
- $2,000 to $5,000 for the first year
- $5,000 to $15,000 for the second year
- $15,000 and up for the third-year (thesis)
*All students registering for 6-plus credits in a semester are charged the Basic Student Health Insurance Plan. Waivers may be requested through the Student Insurance Office in the NYU Health Center.
Graduate financial aid eligibility requirements
To apply for financial assistance, you must fill out the appropriate sections on the NYU Tisch graduate application. Financial need does not impact your admissions decision.) Applicants awarded fellowships and scholarships receive the same amount of aid in years 1-2 with the potential for additional financial aid in year 3.
Additional graduate film student funding
NYU Tisch offers additional aid for graduate film students in the following positions:
In-Class Technical Assistant
- Maximum 10 hours per week
- Hourly wage
- Available years 1-3
Graduate Assistant
- Maximum 15-20 hours per week
- Hourly wage (higher than TA)
- Available in year 3 only
- Assist with technical areas of editing, camera, and sound
- 6 open positions per semester
- No overlap with scholarships or need-based aid
- Awarded based on maturity, professionalism, and collaborative skills
Federal Work-Study and internship opportunities
New York City costs far more than most metropolitan U.S. cities, and students should practice good financial planning and consider paid internships.
Film students who qualify for Federal Work-Study are eligible for scholarships and loans. The program allows participants to work 15-20 hours weekly; payment is delivered biweekly. NYU recommends putting these funds towards books, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses. Work-Study positions are not guaranteed at the main campus or qualifying study abroad campuses.
International film student funding
Each semester, F-1 and J-1 students are automatically enrolled in and billed for the NYU-sponsored student health insurance comprehensive plan. Lower-cost basic coverage plans are available.
Graduate film students receive limited scholarships; funding typically comes from their home governments, foundations, and/or private agencies. Personal education loans typically require a U.S. cosigner and may offset the cost of attendance. Learn more about private loans.
For general inquiries and concerns about NYU Tisch scholarships, fees, and filling out the FAFSA, contact the Office of Financial Aid at financial.aid@nyu.edu or 212-998-4444.
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