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Financial Aid

All Conservatory applicants are automatically considered for special scholarships, in addition to any need-based aid for which they may qualify.

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Tuition and Fees

The annual tuition and fees for the Conservatory program are the same as for the College. However, the Undergraduate Double-Degree Program typically requires five years, rather than four. Students may choose to enroll in summer and January intersession programs, which carry additional costs.

Bard Conservatory understands the financial commitment families make to send their student to Bard for five years, rather than four. Because of this, all students are considered for all need and merit-based aid for which they may qualify, to offset the cost of their fifth year of study at Bard.

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Financial Aid Instructions

Domestic Applicants

Bard requires both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CSS Financial Aid Profile registration forms; these forms are available at secondary schools and online. Please note that documents to verify income and family data on the FAFSA and the CSS Profile are also required. Bard's code number for the FAFSA is 002671; Bard's code number for the CSS Profile registration is 2037.

The FAFSA and CSS Profile must be submitted no later than February 15. For detailed instructions on applying for financial aid, visit the Office of Financial Aid website.
International Applicants

To be considered for financial aid at Bard College, international students and their parents must complete the International Student Financial Aid Application. This form is due with your application to Bard College on January 1.

International Student Financial Aid Application

Special Scholarship Opportunities

All applicants to the Bard Conservatory are eligible for scholarships, based on both need and musical ability. Through the generosity of donors and partner organizations, the Conservatory also offers the following special scholarships to undergraduate applicants.

Brass, Double Bass, & Double Reed Scholarships

These scholarships cover up to full tuition and up to full room and board costs at Bard. Two scholarships in each category are awarded each year to incoming students.
Joan Tower Composition Scholarship

This annual scholarship, funded by a group of generous donors in honor of composition faculty member Joan Tower's 75th birthday, is given annually to an applicant in composition and provides $10,000 toward tuition costs at The Bard Conservatory.
Bard Conservatory Sphinx Scholarship

In partnership with the Sphinx College-Bound Program and available to all alumni and semifinalists of the Sphinx Competition, Bard is pleased to offer four scholarships covering up to full tuition and room and board to one violinist, violist, cellist, and bassist.