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Financial Aid

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Bard seeks to assist qualified students who might not be able to attend a private college because of the cost. In recent years, more than two-thirds of all Bard students have received some form of assistance from the College and/or federal, state, and private programs. Domestic and international students are also eligible, based on need, for Bard scholarships and loans. The average Bard Scholarship is $46,060 as of the 2020-2021 academic year. Bard makes every effort to meet full need for highly ranked applicants.  Bard is need-aware in admissions at the margins; meaning that if we do not feel that we can adequately package a student for success, we would encourage that student to seek more affordable paths to college. Bard does accept transfer students and has ample pipeline programs for students that would consider lower costs options for the first year or two of their education. If you feel your package is not sufficient to meet your need, please contact Financial Aid and/or Admission to discuss alternatives.
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Financial Aid Reviews during COVID-19

Given the unique circumstances presented to us this year, students may request additional funding if their family has been financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Please make a request to the Financial Aid Office in writing to finaid@bard.edu. Provide as many specifics as possible. For example, for COVID-19–related job reductions or losses, Financial Aid needs the following information:


Bard College Fees 2021-22

First-Year Students
$76,488		 Returning Resident
$74,728		 Returning Off-Campus
$58,320
Visit the Office of Student Accounts online to learn more about tuition, fees, billing, and payment.

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Bard Financial Aid by the Numbers

Bard College awarded $57.5 million in institutional undergraduate aid for 2020-2021
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Bard College awarded $57.5 million in institutional undergraduate aid for 2020-2021

  • 73%
    of undergraduate students
    receive Bard aid
  • 63%
    average portion of costs
    covered by Bard aid
  • $46,060
    average Bard 
    scholarship
  • $26,248
    average annual cost
    before outside aid

Your Financial Aid at a Glance

Financial Aid Brochure 2020-21

Graduate Students

Prospective and current graduate students should submit the FAFSA to the federal processor and indicate Bard College (code 002671) as one of the selected schools. For additional information regarding applications, scholarships, and grants, please visit the graduate program's website.

Graduate students who need to borrow more than the maximum unsubsidized loan amounts—in order to meet education expenses not covered by other financial aid—may be eligible to receive a Direct Grad PLUS Loan. Interested students must fill out the Grad PLUS Request Form.

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Contact Bard Financial Aid

Bard College
Office of Financial Aid
PO Box 5000 
(30 Campus Road)
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000		 Location: Physical Plant, Rm 108
Phone: 845-758-7526 or 845-758-7525 
Fax: 845-758-7336
E-mail Undergraduate: finaid@bard.edu 
E-mail Graduate: gradfinaid@bard.edu