Financial RESOURCEs &
Emergency Needs

Scholarship and Financial Education for Your Silver Degree

There are several offices at NYU dedicated to addressing questions or concerns, about paying for your education, understanding your financial aid, and paying your bill. 

The Scholarship and Financial Education Office at Silver can assist with scholarship related questions; 

The university’s main Office of Financial Aid can answer questions about federal aid including the processing of FAFSA, loans, or work study; 

The NYU Financial Education Office who provide resources and tools for all students, regardless of your family’s financial circumstances or your existing level of financial knowledge.

And, the Bursar’s Office handles matters related to payments, refunds, payment plans, payment methods, and your bill.  

If you are unsure which department to reach out to with questions you can email silver.financialaid@nyu.edu and we will assist you, or put you in touch with the correct office.

Silver Shelf: A Basic Needs Resource Hub

Your one-stop shop at 1 Washington Square North Room G13 for non-perishable and perishable food, academic materials like DSMs, ASWB exam prep, or books, transportation aids, and personal hygiene products. 

The Silver Shelf is open to students during building hours (Monday - Friday, 7AM - 10PM) and usage is self-reported anonymously. 

Challenges Related to Economic Accessibility

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 school’s Silver Emergency Resource Needs Notification Form. Silver’s form allows the Student Affairs team to engage directly with you and connect you to available resources and support. 

NYU Courtesy Meals

NYU Courtesy Meals is a short-term, emergency resource for students 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 location hours of operation may vary during the weekday. Closed weekends and holidays; in a crisis situation on a weekend or holiday, please call the Wellness Exchange at 212-443-9999.

Practicum Onboarding Cost 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.

Moving Forward Fund

The Silver Moving Forward Fund advances the professional path of graduating bachelor and master-level social work students by providing grants of up to $300 to subsidize costs associated with marking your academic achievement (e.g., academic attire fees) and accessing critical credentialing (e.g., graduate school application and licensing examination fees). Fundraising among faculty, staff, alumni, and other stakeholders is ongoing and our goal is to provide the grant to any Silver graduating student who indicates a need. The Moving Forward Fund will relaunch for all graduating BS & MSW students in Spring 2025. Please continue to check your email for updates.

Childcare Subsidy Application

The Fall 2024 Childcare Subsidy Application will open soon. Please continue to check back for updates. To be eligible, graduate students must be enrolled full-time, and have a child under 6 years of age.

New York State and NYC Sponsored Basic Needs Programs

Resources that provide survival level services including food, housing, material goods, transportation and utilities for individuals with low or fixed incomes, people who are homeless, older adults and/or people with disabilities.

Fair Fares | For students who need discounted NYC subway and bus fares
Foodbank NYC | For students who don’t know where their next meal will come from
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)| For students who need assistance affording groceries