Financial Aid Dates and Deadlines
Please note that the filing deadlines below also apply to Early Action, Immediate Decision, and Early Admission candidates. Financial aid funds are limited; not every student who demonstrates financial need can be granted aid. Students who apply by the deadline receive first consideration for awards; late applications are considered in the order of receipt until all funds are committed.Important Dates
| January | Financial aid applications are available for the next academic year. If you do not receive the instructions by the end of January, contact the Financial Aid Office to obtain them. |
| January | File the FAFSA and CSS PROFILE forms. |
| February 15 | Deadline for new applicants to file FAFSA and Profile for fall entrance. |
| March 15 | Deadline for returning students to file FAFSA and Profile for fall entrance. |
| April 1–15 | Award letters are mailed to all prospective students with completed and processed forms. |
| Early May | Award letters are mailed to all returning students with completed and processed forms. |
| May 1 | Deadline for accepted students to respond to Admission and Financial Aid offices. |
| May 20 | Deadline for returning students to respond to Financial Aid Office. |
| Late May | Filing period for Federal Stafford Loan and PLUS Loan. |
| December 1 | Deadline for students entering in the spring semester. |
Phone: 800-BARDCOL | 845-758-6822
Admission Phone: 845-758-7472
Admission E-mail: admission@bard.edu
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