• Quick Facts About Private Loans

    • Private loans are offered by U.S. lenders and credit agencies. The New School does not recommend, promote, or endorse the education loan products of any private lender.
    • Apply for a private through through ELMSelect. The ELMSelect Loan Research and Comparison Tool is a transparent, lender-neutral free service designed to help students and their families research and compare private loan products. Students are encouraged to look for lenders in addition to those provided.
    • Our school code for private student loans is 020662. 
    • Most lenders require a creditworthy U.S. co-signer.  
    • Once you have been approved for a private loan, your lender will notify the Financial Aid Office, which will certify your loan. 
    • Lenders will disburse loan funds to The New School after a mandatory right-to-cancel period has elapsed, which can be up to ten business days from the time a loan is certified.  
    • Any funds remaining after your loan has been applied to the balance due on your account will be refunded to you directly by the Office of Student Accounts. 

  • 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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