Tuition Assistance
New York Film Academy offers four types of tuition assistance*:
Talent Based Tuition Award (TBTA)
Valid for the following programs
- All 1 and 2 Year Conservatory Programs
- All Degree Programs
Need-Based Tuition Assistance (NBTA)
Valid for the following programs
- All 1 and 2 Year Conservatory Programs
- All Degree Programs
Merit Based Tuition Award (MBTA)
Valid for the following programs
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) programs
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) programs
Matthew Modine Master Scholarship (MMMS)
Valid for the following programs
- All Master of Fine Arts (MFA) programs
- All Master of Arts (MA) programs
Talent Based Tuition Award:
Based on the students audition or creative portfolio that is submitted to NYFA. Audition and portfolio requirements can be found here. This is an automatic process, students do not have to apply for it.
Needs Based Tuition Assistance:
Based on the students (or family’s) financial need. Students must submit a 1 to 2 page essay discussing the student’s financial circumstances, and explaining their financial need for assistance, as well as stating where the remaining amounts will be coming from. They will also need to fill out a short essay..
Merit Based Tuition Award:
Based off of the students history of academic achievement in addition to leadership, community service and a commitment to the arts. Applicants are evaluated based upon information provided in the admissions process including high school GPA, SAT/ACT scores, and documentation of leadership, awards, special recognition, community service or arts involvement. Applicants must have a 3.25 GPA or above to be eligible for a Merit Scholarship. *International Students that wish to be considered for a Merit Based Scholarship must have academic transcripts converted by WES into a U.S. equivalent GPA.
Matthew Modine Masters Scholarship:
Based off the students exhibition of exemplary purpose, creativity, and commitment to community. This is awarded to outstanding candidates who wish to further the art of visual storytelling. An enrollment advisor or relevant faculty or staff must nominate the student. A scholarship officer or committee selects the recipients. Only 5 – 10 of these discounts are awarded per year. Scholarships are based on information provided in the admissions process including the audition/portfolio, undergraduate academic performance, professional experience, narrative statement, letters of recommendation, admissions interview as well as evidence of leadership, community service and arts participation. Full details can be found here.
Process to Apply:
The Talent Based Award will be automatically reviewed after the acceptance decision is made. Once that is determined the student will then be reviewed for the other options:
- The Needs Based Tuition Assistance can be applied for during the application process, they will be asked if they want to apply when filling out their application. If they choose to upload the documents to the application before the acceptance decision has been made, they will receive word about the NBTA after the Talent Based Award has been determined. If they choose to apply for the Needs Based Tuition Assistance then the documents needed will be in their applicant portal and they can submit them through the portal
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The Merit Based Award – Once we have received the WES conversion and GPA proves to be a 3.25 GPA or above, you must provide proof of merit. These can include award certificates, press clippings, membership cards, participation letters, and professional resumes
- **If the GPA is not a 3.25 GPA or above, students are not eligible for the Merit Based Award
- The Matthew Modine Scholarship – students cannot apply for this, they must be nominated by an enrollment advisor or relevant faculty/staff based on information provided in the admissions process including the audition/portfolio, undergraduate academic performance, professional experience, narrative statement, letters of recommendation, admissions interview as well as evidence of leadership, community service and arts participation. We will inform them separately if they have been nominated
Please Note:
- *These tuition assistances are not guaranteed. NYFA is not required to award any amount to any student.
- *A student’s specific financial situation and other sources of funding can impact their eligibility to receive funding from NYFA. Please inform your NYFA contact of all funding sources.
- *There is no set amount of money that NYFA gives out per year, these discounts are open to all qualified NYFA students.
Please let your NYFA contact know if you have questions.
DOWNLOAD:
NYFA Acting for Film Audition Guidelines
NYFA Musical Theater Audition Guidelines