Scholarships and Grants

The Need Based Tuition Assistance is designed for students with financial need in order to help reduce the cost of education in New York Film Academy’s long-term programs. In order to qualify, applicants must show a credible need through documentation such as income tax statements or bank statements. Applicants must also submit an essay describing their needs and accomplishments. Domestic and international applicants to our 1 and 2 Year Certificate programs, AFA, BA, BFA, MA and MFA programs may apply for this assistance.

Access the application here, and submit to financialaid@nyfa.edu.

The New York Film Academy’s Merit Based Tuition Award provides financial assistance to qualified candidates of the college’s Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts Programs. Recipients must demonstrate a history of academic achievement in addition to leadership, community service and a commitment to the arts. Applicants are evaluated based upon information provided in the admissions process including high school GPA and documentation of leadership roles, awards, community service or arts involvement. Domestic and International applicants to our BFA and BA programs may apply for this scholarship.

*International Students who wish to be considered for a Merit Based Tuition Award must have academic transcripts converted by WES into a U.S. equivalent GPA

The New York Film Academy Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Bridge Grant provides financial assistance to candidates of the Master’s Degree, Bachelor Degree, Associate Degree, and One- and Two-Year Certificate Programs.

The DEI Bridge Grant is being offered to students interested in assisting NYFA to bring more diversity to its campuses. Its purpose is to build a bridge toward NYFA’s mission of creating more ethnic and socio-economic diversity by increasing awareness of this mission, and supporting visual storytellers with DEI initiatives.

To learn more, visit our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Bridge Grant page.

The Matthew Modine Scholarship is based on the applicant’s exhibition of exemplary purpose, creativity, and commitment to community and is awarded to NYFA’s top graduate applicants. This prestigious scholarship is awarded based on information provided during the admissions process including the applicant’s audition/portfolio, undergraduate academic performance, professional experience, narrative statement, letters of recommendation, admissions interview as well as evidence of leadership, community service and arts participation. Domestic and international applicants to our MFA Programs may apply for this scholarship. To learn more, visit our Matthew Modine Masters Scholarship page.

Pell Grant maximum awards change annually, please visit https://studentaid.gov/ for the current year maximum amounts. The Pell Grant is awarded to eligible undergraduate students who have not earned a Bachelor’s or professional degree. Award amounts are based on the student’s level of need and enrollment status. If the student is enrolled less than full-time, the award will be prorated. Applicants must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to begin the award review process.

Many states offer grant programs to qualified residents. However, most of the state grant programs require attendance and permanent residence in that state for grant eligibility.

California State Grant Programs
Florida State Grant Programs
New York State Grant Programs

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