Financial Aid Overview | Scholarships, Fellowships & Stipends | Federal Loans | Other Loan Options
Federal Work-Study Program | Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP) | Other Aid Sources | International Students
Louis Palefsky, Director
Adrienne King, Assistant Director
Kaisha Lopez, Financial Aid Counselor
Christopher Ballantine, Senior Office Assistant
Office phone: 212-875-4408
E-mail: finaid@bankstreet.edu
The Office of Financial Aid provides information and counseling in an effort to help students develop financial strategies that will complement their academic plans. Bank Street College makes every effort to supplement the student's resources through financial aid; however, it is the responsibility of each student to finance his or her graduate school education. Eligibility for most financial aid awards is based on need. The process of determining need has been standardized by the federal government and relies on information provided annually by the student. Financial aid awards may take the form of scholarships (not to be repaid), loans (to be repaid), and/or work-study opportunities.
All students, returning and prospective, must complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To be considered for Bank Street College scholarships, Perkins loan and/or Federal Work Study, the FAFSA must be completed and mailed to the federal processor by April 15 prior to the academic year (Summer 2 - Summer 1) for which the student is seeking support. Completion of the FAFSA is required in order for the student to be considered for all forms of financial aid (scholarships, loans, and/or work study.) New students will not be considered for financial aid until formal admission to the college. All financial aid materials and information are in the Office of Financial Aid (Room 639), or you may click on the links provided within this web site. The Title IV Code (school code) for Bank Street College is G02669.
The financial aid funds of Bank Street College are limited; it is very important that applicants for financial aid comply with the deadlines for applying and for providing supplemental materials and additional information when requested. All students, prospective and continuing, are encouraged to begin the financial aid application process early each year, preferably in January. Prospective students are encouraged to request financial aid information at the time of application for admission. Students who file late applications and do not meet the deadlines may be considered ineligible for scholarships or may receive reduced awards. The financial aid application process must be repeated for each academic year. Both part-time and full-time students are eligible to apply for financial aid.
Financial aid awards (scholarships and/or loans) are applied first to tuition charges. Any excess funds are refunded to students to meet other educational expenses. Students may be asked to attend interviews at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid. Students applying to receive aid in subsequent years must demonstrate, in addition to continued financial need, good academic standing and satisfactory progress toward their degrees.