Liulian: my undergraduate major is computer science.
MerryLili: For me it's easier since I'm not a career changer. I'm interested in both IT and finance, and want to advance into a more senior position in my current industry. If you are not changing your career, you can show your interest in what you are doing now and your desire to exercise a wider set of your talents. Don't know if it helps
I got $17,000 for the first year (only half of the tuition), still have to collect about 40,000 for the first year. Scholarship for the second year is based on the performance of the first year. CitiBank provide non-cosigner loans to NYU students.