<p>(1) NYU gives FA based on desirability of the applicant combined with financial need. Please see my post for how this works: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/new-york-university/1117221-parents-students-concerned-financial-aid-please-read.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/new-york-university/1117221-parents-students-concerned-financial-aid-please-read.html</a></p>
<p>(2) NYU doesn’t really grant FA appeals. At best, you can try to present them with your FA offers from other schools and try to bargain with them - i.e. Tell them you have X amount from ABC university and try to see if they will negotiate aid with you - of course make sure you don’t lie to them, that would be bad.</p>