Applying for Financial Aid
First-Year and Transfer Application Information
All financial aid offered by Barnard College is based on a family’s demonstrated need, as determined by both federal and institutional methodologies. The College considers all sources of income and asset information in determining a family’s ability to pay. Barnard meets full-need for all eligible students with a combination of grant, loan, and job opportunities.
2021-2022 Financial Aid Application Deadlines
November 16, 2020 Early Decision Deadline
February 15, 2021 Regular Decision Deadline
March 15, 2021 Fall Transfer Deadline
Please note: Barnard does not offer institutional financial aid to Spring transfer applicants or international transfer applicants.
Application Procedure
Once a student has submitted the Common Application, the Barnard Admissions Office will email a link to Barnard’s application portal. A Financial Aid Checklist will appear in an applicant’s portal starting in mid-October if a student reports that they intend to apply for financial aid on their admissions application and have reported their Social Security number. The Financial Aid Checklist is a personalized list of all documents required to complete the financial aid application and is updated based on the applicant’s FAFSA and CSS Profile information. Additional requirements may be added as documents are reviewed. All applicants should review their Financial Aid Checklist on a regular basis to ensure all required documents have been received.
All documents should be submitted by upload to the application portal using the Upload Materials feature. The Financial Aid Checklist will be updated as documents are reviewed by the Financial Aid Office.
Barnard does not participate in the College Board’s Institutional Document Service (IDOC).
Required Documents for U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents
The main documents required to apply for financial aid are listed below. Additional documents may be requested based on the information reported on your CSS Profile and FAFSA.
- CSS Profile
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- 2019 Parent Federal Tax Return
- 2019 Parent W-2 Forms (if applicable)
- 2019 Student Federal Tax Return (If you filed a tax return)
- 2019 Student Non-Filer Certification Form (if you did not file a tax return)
- 2019 Student W-2 Forms or proof of 2019 income (If applicable)
Detailed information on all financial aid application requirements can be found on the financial aid website.
Required Documents for First-Year International Applicants
The following documents are required for international applicants:
Please Note: Applicants from the countries of Benin, Cameroon, Cuba, Ghana, Iran, Nigeria, North Korea, Sudan, and Toga, or those who are unable to complete the CSS Profile online may submit the International Student Financial Aid Application (ISFAA) instead of the online CSS Profile. The ISFAA Form for the 2022-2023 year will be available in early October.
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2019 Parent Foreign Income Documentation (translated into U.S. dollars). Please provide as much information and documentation as possible about the family’s income and assets.
Examples of foreign income documentation are:
- The country’s tax return
- A signed statement from your parents’ employer(s) on the company’s letterhead indicating annual wages, bonuses, and benefits; the statement should also indicate if the income is gross income (before taxes, in which case we need to know the taxes paid) or net of taxes.
Contact the Financial Aid Office
The Financial Aid Office is happy to answer any and all questions you may have regarding your financial aid application.
Please feel free to contact us by email to finaid@barnard.edu.