I got a conditional offer, so guess that is the reason why I've heard it from them sooner than yours, and hope you two got yourself in already at this moment.
Congrats on you! I didnt apply for the financial aid, so sorry, couldnt be able to help you here.
A bit update about myself, I also got admitted into a good school in France, since I've never been to europe before, so I think I might be going to there instead, however, I am planning to accept the offer of NYU as well, but just defer my attendence to 2012 fall..........
Feel free to contact me at katherineeeeee@hotmail.com
I am currently in Beijing, China.