University merit-based fellowships and need-based awards are applied against tuition. Repayment is not required. Students may receive a University fellowship and/or award for up to four semesters.

In order to provide the maximum amount of financial assistance possible, students may apply for every form of assistance for which they are eligible. For example, students could apply for a merit-based fellowship, a need-based award, an MRU Educational Investment, and a Stafford Loan.

Polytechnic graduating seniors are accorded preference in the awarding of merit and need-based and may be eligible for enhanced awards. Polytechnic alumni are also given priority consideration.

Graduate Tuition Fellowship
Master's degree students with outstanding academic records may apply for a Graduate Tuition Fellowship. Fellows receive a partial waiver of tuition based on their undergraduate academic achievement and the availability of funds. Applicants must (1) be U.S. citizens, Permanent Residents, or hold a visa status that permits enrollment in a Master's degree; (2) have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.25 from an accredited institution of higher education; and (3) be matriculated into a Master's degree program at Polytechnic.

Applications should normally be submitted by no later than August 1 for the Fall semester, and by November 1 for the Spring semester. Because funding is limited, early application is strongly advised. Applications received after the above deadlines will be considered only if funds permit. Awards are determined by undergraduate GPA as follows:

NOTE:
The number of fellowships awards is determined by available University funds. Preference is given on the basis of GPA. Those who meet the eligible criteria are therefore not guaranteed an award; nor can renewal beyond the original offer period be guaranteed.

Graduate Tuition Award
Master's students with significant financial need may apply for a Graduate Tuition Award. Awardees receive a partial waiver of tuition, the amount of which is determined by individual need and the availability of University funds.

Applicants must (1) be U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents. International students are not eligible to partici- pate in this program. (2) have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00 from an accredited institution of higher educa- tion, and (3) be matriculated into a Master's degree pro- gram at Polytechnic.

In addition to submitting the University's Master's Student Financial Aid Application, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA). This enables the University to determine financial need in a uniform manner. The FAFSA may be completed on the web at: www.fafsa.ed.gov. Forms are also available from the financial aid office of the Brooklyn Campus (Room JB 256) and from the administrative offices of the University's Manhattan, Long Island, and Westchester locations.

Applications should normally be submitted by no later than August 1 for the Fall semester, and by November 1 for the Spring semester. Because funding is limited, early application is strongly advised. Applications received after the above deadlines will be considered only if funds permit.

Awards are determined by "assessed unmet need" as follows:

NOTE:
The number of awards is determined by available University funds. Those who meet the eligibility criteria are therefore not guaranteed an award; nor can renewal beyond the original offer period be guaranteed.