<p>R124687:</p>
<p>Are you saying that NYU is giving all this merit aid to CAS students without financial need?
That is not what I have heard at all.</p>
<p>I know of many students who receive merit aid as part of their financial aid packages. However, I do not know of students in CAS who are getting merit aid without need…ie, EFC above the cost of NYU or not filed at all.</p>
<p>My understanding (based on converstions with the financial aid office) is that students who get true merit awards have special academic achievements.</p>