AFFORDABILITY FOR SILVER STUDENTS

If you are in need of support regarding access to technology, food, or housing, please complete the NYU Student Emergency Fund application and also share your needs with us through the Silver Support & Resource Navigation Form. Silver’s form allows the Silver Student Experience team to engage directly with you and connect you to available resources and support.

Meeting Basic Needs

We encourage you to visit NYU’s Student Basic Needs page, the university-wide hub for information about additional University and external resources such as food security, stable housing, caregiving resources, and mental health and wellness and designed to support and maximize your access to essential services. If you or someone you know are in need of assistance, please complete the Basic Needs Assistance Form to connect with the NYU Student Basic Needs Office.

Courtesy Meals

NYU Courtesy Meals is a short-term, emergency resource for students who are facing an unexpected financial situation and are unable to afford meals or groceries. Courtesy Meals are accepted at our NYC campus only. Learn more about Courtesy Meals here.

Note Courtesy Meals locations’ hours of operation may vary during the week. They are closed weekends and holidays; in a crisis situation on a weekend or holiday, please call the Wellness Exchange at 212-443-9999.

The Swipe It Forward program is a collaboration between NYU Dining, Student Government Assembly, and the NYU Office of the Dean of Students, that enables meal plan members to donate meal swipes to fellow food insecure students in need.

Silver Shelf: A Student Basic Needs Resource Hub

Your one-stop shop at 1 Washington Square North Room G13 for food and grocery products, academic materials like DSMs, ASWB exam prep workbooks, and personal hygiene products. The Silver Shelf is open to Silver students during building hours (Monday - Friday, 8AM - 10PM). Questions? Email silver.shelf@nyu.edu!

Bringing Food Items from Home

Bringing items from home? There is a mini-fridge, microwave, electric water kettle, cutlery, and more available in Room G13 at 1 Washington Square North. Students at Rockland, Westchester, and Shanghai campuses should reach out to their home campus for a list of locations.

The College Student Pantry

The College Student Pantry is a food pantry program for college and graduate students in NYC.  The Pantry is run by student volunteers and is there for any student who needs some food. No questions asked.

Visit NYU’s Food Accessibility Assistance page. The university-wide hub for information about additional University and external resources designed to support and maximize your access to essential services.

NYU Child Care Subsidy Application

The Childcare Subsidy Application is now open. To be eligible, graduate students must be enrolled full-time and have a child under six (6) years of age. More details about eligibility and the link to the application can be found on the website.

NYU Off-Campus Housing Finder

One way to make living In NYC more affordable is by living with roommates. NYU has a website to connect students to various options for living off-campus either alone or with a roommate, more details can be found on this website.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

NYC HEAP, NYS HEAP, and NJ LIHEAP are a federally funded programs designed to help low-income homeowners and renters heat and cool their homes. Assistance is based on income, utility type, household size, and household composition. 

Homebase

Homebase provides homeless prevention services to New Yorkers experiencing housing instability. Services include help relocating, short-term financial assistance, services to prevent eviction, assistance obtaining public benefits, emergency rental assistance, education and job placement assistance, and financial counseling and money management.

NYU SGA (Student Government) Conference Attendance Grant

Presenting an academic paper, a creative project, or a performance exhibit at an academic or professional conference is invaluable to the growth of a student’s intellectual profile and can be beneficial to a student’s future career beyond NYU. The purpose of the Conference Attendance Grant is to off-set the cost of registration and participation in an academic or professional conference.

NYU SGA Conference Organization Grant

Organizing a conference is a unique way for students to facilitate discussions on a range of disciplinary and professional topics by creating a forum for intellectual and professional development. Conference organization is also a valuable experience that will enrich a student’s academic or career profile. The purpose of the Conference Organization Grant is to off-set the cost of organizing a conference at NYU.

Laptop Loans

NYU students, faculty, and staff can borrow a Mac or PC laptop from Bobst and Dibner Libraries. Laptops have wireless Internet access and printing capability, and include productivity software (word processing, etc.). Learn more about laptop loans here.

Silver Moving Forward Fund [for graduating students | available each February]

The Silver Moving Forward Fund was created in Spring 2020 to provide small grants up to $300 to graduating BS and MSW students for many of the additional costs associated with graduation and accessing critical credentialing. 

Silver Practicum Onboarding Costs Reimbursement

Understanding the immediate difficulty many students face regarding practicum placement agency-required onboarding costs, we have identified funding to offset these costs for students with need. Learn more and submit for reimbursement here.

NJ Transit Student Savings

NJ Transit fare options for students, including discounts on travel to college classes, parochial or public schools. To access the NJ Transit discount portal, eligible students will see the NJ Transit Card under the NYU Life tab or by using the search option in NYU Home: home.nyu.edu.  

Reduced-Fare OMNY

Reduced fares for MTA riders (NYC subways and buses), who are 65 or older, have qualifying disabilities, and or are in a low-income household in NYC.

Fair Fares

Fair Fares NYC is a City program created to help New Yorkers with low incomes manage their transportation costs. Using the Fair Fares NYC MetroCard, eligible New York City residents receive a 50% discount on subway and eligible bus fares.

For more information about possible student discounts or benefits, please refer to NYU's Neighborhood Resources website.