Financial Aid

Living in New York City is an exciting and rich experience. As one of the world’s great art capitals, New York promises an endless stream of inspiring places, people and neighborhoods. Finding housing within the city is a challenge and requires patience, research and determination. The NYC Rent Guidelines Board (www.nycrgb.org) explains the most common ways people find apartments throughout the city. The website also provides helpful information about estimated apartment prices, tenant rights, signing a lease and broker information.

New York City is composed of five boroughs – Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Most affordable housing can be found in boroughs outside Manhattan as well as New Jersey. Two important factors to keep in mind when looking for an apartment are safety and travel time. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Student Services Office for assistance in securing housing.

NYC Rooftops, Photo by Guno Park (MFA 2011)