• Quick Facts About Federal Grants

    There are four types of grants offered by the federal government:

    • Pell Grant—awarded to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need.
    • Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)—awarded in addition to the Pell Grant to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need.
    • Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH)—awarded to undergraduate or graduate students who plan to teach in a high-need field at the elementary or secondary school level. Recipients must agree to serve a minimum of four years as a full-time teacher in a high-need field in a school that serves low-income students.
    • Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant—awarded to students whose parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. armed forces and died as a result of performing military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after the events of 9/11.

    Special Circumstance Appeal for FAFSA Filers

    Students who have experienced changes in financial circumstances in the last two years (since the time period the FAFSA considered) can request an adjustment to the FAFSA, which may qualify them for additional grant funds.

    The following situations are considered for these appeals:

    • Recent loss of employment or financial assets
    • Unusual medical or dental expenses not covered by insurance
    • Reduction in income

    Financial documentation will be requested along with the form submission. Students can expect a response in three to four weeks and, on the basis of the documentation submitted, will be notified by email of any additional aid eligibility.

    Find more information about federal grants at studentaid.gov.

  • 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

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Graduates

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