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International students attending Bard College are eligible for financial assistance. Prospective international students who wish to be considered for financial aid must submit the Bard International Student Financial Aid Form. See below to download the required forms. 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 Form 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. 
Bard Foreign Scholarships
Arseny Khakhalin, assistant professor of biology. Photo by Pete Mauneyy '93 MFA '00

Bard Foreign Scholarships

Nonrepayable grants are awarded to non-U.S. citizens on the basis of financial need and academic achievement and promise. Typically, Bard Foreign Scholarships range from $10,000 to $50,000 annually for full-time enrollment. Many other Bard College financial aid programs are available to all applicants, including international students.

More about Aid Programs

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.
  • International Student Forms
    To be considered for financial aid at Bard College, non-U.S. citizens must complete and upload all materials to your Bard Applicant Portal by November 1 for early applicants, and January 1 for Regular Decision applicants. Students interested in being considered for need-based financial aid from the College must upload a completed Bard International Student Financial Aid Application along with their application for admission.

    NOTE: Financial Aid is not automatically renewed each year. The student must reapply by submitting the International Student Financial Aid Form each year that financial aid is expected. 

    International Financial Aid Form

    Submitting Your Application Attention
    International Student Applicants:Please upload the International Student Financial Aid Application Form directly to your Bard applicant portal. The Office of Admission does not require and does not prefer postal mail deliveries. If you are having trouble accessing the portal or uploading materials to the portal, contact [email protected]
  • Important Dates
    January 1 Deadline for financial aid form for international first-year students who apply regular decision
    February 1 Deadline for financial aid forms for noninternational first-year students who apply regular decision
    March 1 Deadline for financial aid forms for all fall transfer students (international and noninternational)
    Mid March Financial aid awards will begin being released electronically for all first-year students (international and noninternational) who apply regular decision.
    April 15 Deadline for submission of forms for returning international students
    Early May Financial aid awards will begin being released electronically for returning students.
    November 1 Deadline for financial aid forms for first-year international students who apply as an early applicant

    Deadline for financial aid forms for all spring transfers (international and noninternational)
    December 1 Deadline for financial aid forms for noninternational first-year students who apply as an early applicant
    Mid December Financial aid awards will begin being released electronically for all first-year students (international and noninternational) who apply as an early applicant.
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services
Performers backstage at the International Student Organization Cultural Show. Photo by Sarah Wallock '19

The Office of International Student and Scholar Services

OISSS provides individual assistance to international students, faculty, and their families through advisement concerning federal immigration laws, tax and labor relations, and support related to personal, academic, professional, and cultural matters. Visit their website for information about managing your finances and employment during your time at Bard.
 

OISSS Website

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Students working on the Bard Farm. Photo by Pete Mauney '93 MFA '00

Campus Employment

International students may apply for on-campus employment to help cover personal expenses.
 
MORE ABOUT CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT

Award Procedures for International Students

Awards procedures for international applicants differ somewhat from those for domestic students. Please review this information carefully.

Prospective students' files are maintained in the Admission Office along with their admission documents. The Admission Office reviews the International Student Aid Form for each student. Upon notifying the student about admission, assuming that the decision is favorable, the Financial Aid Office will prepare a response to the student about financial aid. At times the need of the student is far greater than the College's resources can meet. In such a case, the Admission Office will correspond with the student, stating that no offer of aid is being made due to that fact. The student in this case is given an opportunity to submit a new documentation, indicating available resources to be higher.

Financial Aid Packages
Students offers of financial aid typically consist of grants, loans, and campus employment. Such awards, occurring singularly or in combination, are referred to as a student's financial aid "package." Financial aid packages are mailed and e-mailed to new candidates in early April. Packaging for new candidates begins in late March. Students are notified of their package in a financial aid award letter, assuming that an admission decision has been made and Bard has received all of the necessary financial aid application materials. Packaging of returning students is done early May.

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: [email protected] 
E-mail Graduate: gradfinai[email protected]

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30 Campus Road
PO Box 5000
Annandale-on-Hudson, New York 12504-5000
Phone: 845-758-6822
Admission E-mail: [email protected]
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