<p>I’m not sure about your 2nd question, but as for financial aid, I do not think NYU is a “rich boys school”. I’m only going to be a freshman this year, but since I live fairly close, I’ve been to the campus multiple times, even sat in on a class once (which I recommend doing with your top schools). Most of the kids I’ve talked to have a LOT of loans and will have to pay NYU quite a large amount of money once they graduate. My total cost was about $55,000 (with the cheapest dorm, a LCT in Rubin hall), and I’ll be paying most of that myself. I did get all the loans I needed through NYU, but only very small scholarships (like a $4,000 LSP one…not a lot when you look at the big picture, although I appreciated every penny I was given).</p>
<p>Theres really no way to know until you apply and they give you an estimate. If your going to med school, you can defer your loans even longer, when you’ll hopefully be a doctor who makes good money :)</p>
<p>As for dorms, the cost for me to be in my LCT at Rubin for 1st semester is a little over $3,000. I dont plan on dorming for all 4 years because its an expense that may not be worth having later on (I dont know if I will want to be living in a dorm for the next 4 years, and Im lucky enough to have a few apartment options open through family members). Im not a college student yet, but Im pretty sure dorming will be a huge part of the college experience, and I really wouldnt want to miss out myself, so I would advise you to spend a little extra to dorm for at least the first year. NYU dorms are actually reasonable, especially for NYC. NY state school dorms cost $15,000 a year, and for me in my LCT on 5th ave. I’ll be paying around $6,000 a year, so thats pretty awesome.</p>
<p>I’ve told a lot of people on here that they should just apply if they love NYU. Dont let the money put you off, if you want to go to a good school, youre gonna have to deal with some loans. It sucks that it costs so much, and yes, it will probably be hard to pay off, but in the end if NYU will make you happy and your focused enough in school, I think you’ll find that youre happy with your choice.</p>