## Domestic Prospective Students

## Prior to Acceptance:

- Eligible students are automatically considered and reviewed for [merit-based scholarships](/portal-partners/financial-aid/scholarships-fellowships/merit-based). No additional materials or separate applications are needed.
- Review your financial aid options including [loans](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/portal-partners/financial-aid/loans), [scholarships & fellowships](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/portal-partners/financial-aid/scholarships-fellowships), and [company sponsorship](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/portal-partners/financial-aid/tools-resources/company-sponsorship).
- Review information on [federal loans](/portal-partners/financial-aid/loans/federal-loans) and [private loans](/portal-partners/financial-aid/loans/private-loans/domestic-students).
- File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ([FAFSA](/portal-partners/financial-aid/forms/fafsa-free-application-student-aid)) for the upcoming academic year.
- On the FAFSA, please include the NYU school code which is 002785.

*Please note that for private loans and for the Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan, eligibility is contingent upon a credit check. Therefore, it is prudent that you review your credit history before applying. You may refer to our [credit report resource page](/portal-partners/financial-aid/tools-resources/credit-reports) as well as our [Graduate PLUS Loan credit check criteria page](/portal-partners/financial-aid/loans/federal-loans/eligibility#Graduate_Plus).*

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**After Acceptance:**

- Once you have been accepted to Stern and have submitted your deposit, NYU will set up your federal student loans.
- You will receive an award notice via your Stern email account with instructions on how to view, accept, or decline your federal student loans.
- If you have elected to borrow a private student loan, [contact us](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/portal-partners/financial-aid/contact-us) to request your loan be certified approximately 3 weeks before your payment deadline.

## Apply for Admission!

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To apply for admission to any Stern graduate program, please visit our admissions [website](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/mba-programs/admissions).