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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 & 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. 


*Financial Aid for Davis United World College Scholars
As a proud partner of the Davis United World College Scholars Program, Bard guarantees to meet full demonstrated financial need for all students admitted to Bard from the United World Colleges as Davis United World College Scholars. There is no minimum expected financial contribution for international students applying to Bard from United World Colleges. Bard Davis United World College Scholarships cover the full difference between a student's expected contribution and the cost of tuition, housing and food, and mandatory fees. Bard Davis United World College Scholarships do not typically cover the costs of books, educational or personal expenses, medical insurance or travel. 

Applicants from the United World Colleges who do not hold U.S. citizenship or permanent residency are required to file the Bard International Application for Financial Aid alongside their application for admission.
Bard Global Citizen Scholarships
Arseny Khakhalin, assistant professor of biology. Photo by Pete Mauneyy '93 MFA '00

Bard Global Citizen Scholarships

Non-repayable grants are awarded to non-U.S. citizens on the basis of financial need and academic achievement and promise. Typically, Bard Global Citizen Scholarships range from $10,000 to $60,000 annually for full-time enrollment. Other Bard College financial aid programs are available to all applicants, including international students.

More about Aid Programs

International Student Financial Aid Forms

Bard College requires that you complete the BISFAA if you would like to be considered for institutional aid.  We do not require that a CSS Profile is completed for international applicants, so fee waivers will not be provided.

  • International Financial Aid Form 2025–26

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.
  • Applying for Financial Aid
    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. 

    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
    Nov 1 Deadline for financial aid forms for first-year, early-applicant international students.
    Deadline for financial aid forms for all spring transfer students.
    Mid Dec Financial aid awards will begin being released electronically for all first-year, early-applicant students.
    Jan 1 Deadline for financial aid form for international first-year, regular-decision students.
    Mar 1 Deadline for financial aid forms for all fall transfer students.
    Mid Mar Financial aid awards will begin being released electronically for all first-year, regular-decision students.
    Apr 15 Deadline for submission of forms for returning international students
    Early May Financial aid awards will begin being released electronically for returning students.
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

Campus Employment
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

Prospective students' files are maintained in the Admission Office along with their admission documents. The Admission Office reviews the Bard International Student Aid Application (BISFAA) for each student. If the (BISFAA) is filed by the published deadlines eligible students will receive a financial aid package alongside their admission decision.

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. 

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.

Contact Student Financial Services

Bard College
Student Financial Services

PO Box 5000 
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000
Location: Brook House, 11 Woods Ave
Phone: 845-758-7520 
Fax: 845-758-7336
E-mail Undergraduate: [email protected] 
E-mail Graduate: [email protected]

Bard Financial Aid Staff

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