Prospective international students who wish to be considered for financial aid must submit the Bard International Student Financial Aid Form.
A Storied Campus with a Global Reach
Bard is proud of the global diversity of our campus community, and offers generous financial aid to our international students. Because we are not able to include U.S. federal and state funding in our financial aid packaging for international applicants, Bard typically expects that international students contribute at least $30,000 per year towards the total of their educational expenses* (tuition, housing and food, mandatory fees, as well as estimated costs of personal expenses, transportation, books, and medical insurance).
All international students seeking need-based aid from the College must apply using the Bard International Student Financial Aid Application (BISFAA). This form must be submitted alongside a student’s application for admission within five days of the application deadline.
Bard guarantees to meet full demonstrated financial need for all students admitted via the Early Decision I, the Immediate Decision Plan or the Early Action application rounds, regardless of citizenship. International student financial aid packages, including those that meet demonstrated need, generally do not provide support beyond full tuition. Scholarships that provide support for expenses beyond tuition (such as housing, food and other expenses) are granted very infrequently.
Bard does not guarantee to meet full demonstrated need for students admitted via the ED II or Regular Decision rounds.
International students may not apply for need-based aid following the receipt of an admission offer. International applications for financial aid submitted after an offer of admission has been released to an applicant will not be considered.
All international students seeking need-based aid from the College must apply using the Bard International Student Financial Aid Application (BISFAA). This form must be submitted alongside a student’s application for admission within five days of the application deadline.
Bard guarantees to meet full demonstrated financial need for all students admitted via the Early Decision I, the Immediate Decision Plan or the Early Action application rounds, regardless of citizenship. International student financial aid packages, including those that meet demonstrated need, generally do not provide support beyond full tuition. Scholarships that provide support for expenses beyond tuition (such as housing, food and other expenses) are granted very infrequently.
Bard does not guarantee to meet full demonstrated need for students admitted via the ED II or Regular Decision rounds.
International students may not apply for need-based aid following the receipt of an admission offer. International applications for financial aid submitted after an offer of admission has been released to an applicant will not be considered.
Scholarships for International Students
Students who submit the required financial aid forms are automatically considered for all Bard College grants or scholarships for which they may be eligible.
The Bard International Student Financial Aid Application (BISFAA) must be completed each academic year for continuation of scholarship. Bard’s financial aid budget is limited. Bard makes every effort to meet the needs of its accepted and financially eligible students while staying within budget parameters. Generally, Bard will admit an academically eligible international student who can demonstrate sufficient funding to cover room, board, and travel costs.
Please note: It is Bard’s policy not to offer admission to any international student who is unable to demonstrate sufficient funding.
Please note: It is Bard’s policy not to offer admission to any international student who is unable to demonstrate sufficient funding.
Apply for Financial Aid
International applicants should upload their financial form to their Bard applicant portal.
Admission emails applicant portal information to all students when they apply to Bard.
Admission emails applicant portal information to all students when they apply to Bard.