Financial Aid

Financing Your Education

Barnard represents an investment not only in your future, but also in your intellectual growth and personal development. Our financial aid policies reflect our commitment to making Barnard a realistic option for families from all economic backgrounds and are designed to foster equity and access.

Barnard practices need-blind admissions for domestic first-year applications and does not consider a student's financial need when evaluating the admissions application. This means a family's financial circumstances do not impact the student's admission decision for first-year US citizens and permanent residents. All financial aid at Barnard is awarded based solely on demonstrated need. Barnard will meet 100% of a family's demonstrated need in the form of grants, loans, and job opportunities. 

Financial Aid Stats

35
%

Percentage of all Barnard students receiving need-based financial aid in 2020-2021

46,836
$

Average total need-based grant for all Barnard students in 2020-2021

17,169
$

Average financial indebtedness of recent graduates (Class of 2021)

In the Spotlight

Frequently Asked Questions

Financial Aid FAQs for current and prospective students.

Apply for Aid

Review the deadlines and materials required to submit a financial aid application.

Estimate Your Eligibility for Aid

Use our interactive calculators to estimate a family contribution and need-based award at Barnard.

General Policies

General Policies for the Financial Aid Office

Understanding Your Aid

Review the different types of aid offered at Barnard and learn about how aid at Barnard is calculated.

Study Abroad

Learn how financial aid is adjusted when a student studies abroad.

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Financial Aid Calculators

Prospective students and their families can use our interactive calculators to estimate a family contribution and need-based award.

General Policies

General Policies for the Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid

Frequently Asked Questions

Financial Aid FAQs for current and prospective students.

Access your Financial Aid Portal

Current Barnard students can use their Financial Aid Portal to track the status of their financial aid application, upload documents, and access financial aid forms and resources.

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Forms & Resources

All required documents will be listed on each applicant's personalized Financial Aid Checklist. This page provides a comprehensive list of all financial aid forms and resources.

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Understanding Your Aid

A guide to help you understand how your financial aid decision is calculated.

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Financial Aid and Your Bill

A guide to understanding how financial aid is applied to your bill and an overview of financing options.

Contact the Financial Aid Office

The Financial Aid Office is available to address any and all concerns you may have by phone, email or by appointment.