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Applying for Financial Aid

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Please note that the filing deadlines below apply to Early Action, Immediate Decision, Bard Entrance Examination, Early Decision I & II candidates, and Regular Decision. 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.
 

About Applying

  • Dates and Deadlines
    Follow this schedule as you apply for financial aid. Please note that applications for financial aid will not be processed until all required documents are received.
  • FAFSA
    The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed to determine eligibility for all sources of federal financial aid. 

    Bard School Code: 002671
    Complete the FAFSA
    Applies to: US Citizens and Permanent Residents only
  • CSS Profile
    The College Scholarship Service Profile (CSS Profile) must be completed to determine eligibility for Bard College scholarship aid. 

    Bard School Code: 2037
    Complete the CSS Profile
    Applies to: US Citizens and Permanent Residents

How will you be applying?

Please select the type of student you are to learn more about applying.

Contact the Office of Student Financial Services