Financial Aid Understanding Your Aid On This Page Understanding Your Financial Aid Barnard College meets full demonstrated need for eligible students. Financial need is established from the difference in the cost of attendance and the estimated family contribution. Students must reapply for aid each year in order to reevaluate a family’s ability to pay. Back to Top Types of Aid Barnard offers several types of awards and resources to meet a student’s demonstrated need. The type of aid offered is dependent on the student’s eligibility as determined by the financial aid application. Barnard College Grant Federal Grants State Grants Outside Scholarships Student Employment Loans Calculating the Cost of Attendance & Grant Aid The Financial Aid Budget Calculating Grant Aid The Family Contribution The Family Contribution is the amount Barnard expects the student and parent(s) to contribute toward educational costs each academic year. Families may choose from a variety of payment and loan options to meet these costs. Back to Top Parent & Student Contributions Parent Contribution Student Contribution The Self-Help Component The Self-Help portion of the financial aid package includes a recommended loan and job award based on year in school. Students may use any outside scholarships from external organizations to replace this portion of the package. Back to Top Job Awards Student Loans Outside Scholarships Loan & Payment Options Additional Loan Resources Payment Plans Barnard-JTS Double Degree Students Jewish Theological Seminary Double Degree Students must submit a financial aid application to Barnard in order to be considered for financial aid at Barnard. Students eligible for a Barnard Grant will receive a financial aid letter from Barnard that outlines the combined budget from both schools and the awards from both institutions. Aid is adjusted based on the number of credits the student plans to take at each school every semester. Awards are finalized when enrollment is confirmed in late spring/early summer for the Fall. For more information on financial aid for the Double Degree program, please visit the Jewish Theological Seminary Double Degree Program website. Barnard-JTS Double Degree Program Information Study Abroad Students Students who have been approved to study abroad for the semester or academic year will receive financial aid decisions based on their study abroad budgets. While the Family Contribution does not change, the Financial Aid Office will adjust the student budget to reflect the different costs associated with studying abroad and revise the grant accordingly. All students who receive financial aid are required to meet with a financial aid counselor to discuss their study abroad budget during the study abroad application process. For information about study abroad budgets and billing procedures, please visit the Financial Aid for Study Abroad Students page. Financial Aid for Study Abroad Students Financial Aid & Your Bill The financial aid award letter is not the same as your actual bill. The financial aid award letter outlines your family’s expected contribution for both billed and non-billed expenses, but it does not specify the final amount you will be charged each semester. The Bursar’s Office will release your fall bill in early July, and it will be due August 1. Your spring bill will be released in early November and will be due December 1. Please visit our Financial Aid & Your Bill page for a guide to how financial aid is applied to the bill, as well as information on payment options. Financial Aid & Your Bill Financial Aid Office Website Financial Aid General Policies Contact Us Site Footer Footer About the College Visit Diversity & Inclusion Nondiscrimination & Title IX Privacy Policy Copyright © 2021 Barnard College | Columbia University | 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 | 212.854.5262 Barnard College’s website uses cookies and similar tools and technologies to understand the experience of our visitors. By continuing to use this website, you consent to Barnard College’s usage of cookies and similar technologies in accordance with the college’s Cookie Notice OK