Bard seeks to assist qualified students who might not be able to attend a private college because of the cost. In recent years, approximately 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 $37,906 as of the 2017-2018 academic year. Bard has a need-aware admission policy.
$48 million
Bard aid given
in 2017–18
66%
of students
receive Bard aid
Half
average portion
covered by Bard aid
$37,906
average
Bard scholarship
$32,786
average annual cost
before outside aid
Bard College Fees 2019-20
First-Year Students
$73,761 | Returning Resident
$71,912 | Returning Off-Campus
$56,388 |
Visit the Office of Student Accounts online to learn more about tuition, fees, billing, and payment.
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.
Contacting Bard Financial Aid
Bard College
Office of Financial AidPO 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
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