• Federal Student Aid

  • Federal Student Aid Facts

    In order to meet federal aid general eligibility requirements, a student must:

    • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
    • Have earned a high school diploma or GED
    • For grants and Federal Direct Subsidized Student Loans, have financial need
    • Be enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program
    • Maintain satisfactory academic progress
    • Not be in default or owe a repayment on any federal student loan or grant

    The New School's Federal School Code is 002780

    FAFSA Verification

    FAFSA Verification is the process used by the U.S. Department of Education to confirm the financial information of students. Most are randomly chosen, and there is no need for concern if you are selected.

    If you are selected for FAFSA Verification, you will be notified by email. Newly admitted students may can review and submit their required documents here. Returning and continuing students can review any outstanding requirements they may have on their MyNewSchool portal.

    Listed below are documents you may be asked to submit for FAFSA Verification:

    • A completed Verification Form, a document used to confirm income and the number of members in your household
    • A signed copy of your 1040 tax return or tax return transcript, which you can obtain free of charge at irs.gov or by calling 1.800.908.9946
    • A signed copy of your parents' 1040 tax return or tax return transcript if you are a dependent student
    • A signed copy of your spouse’s 1040 tax return or tax return transcript if you are married filing separately
    • W-2 forms for all earned income if you did not file an income tax return
    • Proof of identity: a state ID or U.S. passport 
    • A signed statement of educational purpose

    All verification documents should be submitted within 45 days from the day you were notified.

    Satisfactory Academic Progress

    Federal regulations require that schools monitor the academic progress of all federal financial aid recipients. The New School is required to certify that all students receiving federal aid are making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward earning their degree. This determination of progress is made annually at the end of the spring semester.

    Students who fail to meet the minimum SAP standards are placed on financial aid suspension and are notified by email. If suspended, students can submit a Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal form for reconsideration. This form is accessible to eligible students through the Financial Aid Requirements tab in their MyNewSchool portal. Appeals must be submitted by the published due date. 

    Note: Decisions about academic probation and institutional scholarship eligibility are separate from the process of certifying that SAP standards are being met.

  • Contact Us

    Office of Financial Aid
    72 Fifth Avenue, 2nd floor
    New York, NY 10011
    212.229.8930
    [email protected]

    Virtual Office Hours (Zoom)
    Monday–Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

    In-Person Office Hours
    Tuesday–Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

    To schedule time with a staff member, visit QLess or text "The New School NY" to 646.328.6322. 

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Undergraduates

To apply to any of our undergraduate programs (except the Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students and Parsons Associate of Applied Science programs) complete and submit the Common App online.

Undergraduate Adult Learners

To apply to any of our Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students and Parsons Associate of Applied Science programs, complete and submit the New School Online Application.

Graduates

To apply to any of our Master's, Doctoral, Professional Studies Diploma, and Graduate Certificate programs, complete and submit the New School Online Application.