Financial Aid
Paying for your graduate education.
Choosing to continue your education is an investment in your future: It can open doors, advance your career, and help you have a greater impact on the lives of others and their communities. At Bank Street, our goal is to help you make the best choice to achieve your goals and provide you with the resources to help you fund your education.
Each year, Bank Street’s Office of Financial Aid administers over $8.5 million in financial aid to students. A majority of our students receive financial aid, and incoming students who earn up to $80,000 a year (or significantly more for students with families) are likely to qualify for a need-based scholarship at Bank Street. Our scholarship program makes the cost of attending Bank Street Graduate School of Education competitive with most other private schools in the New York region.
We encourage you to apply for financial aid at the same time that you complete your admissions application. To apply, follow the steps below.
How to Apply
- Complete and submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Please remember that in order to complete the FAFSA, you will need your federal tax returns. The FAFSA becomes available annually on October 1 and can be accessed at the Federal Student Aid website. Bank Street’s Title IV Code is G02669 (G ZERO 2669).
- An Estimated Financial Aid Award Letter will be mailed after the financial aid file is complete, starting on March 15.
- You must complete the Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note available on the Federal Student Aid website
Visit Federal Student Aid Website
Important Information About Submitting Your FAFSA
The financial aid process at Bank Street consists of completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To be given maximum consideration for financial aid, you should complete the FAFSA as soon as possible. Our financial aid offers are based on the information you reported in your FAFSA. Until we receive your FAFSA data, we cannot provide you with a financial aid offer letter containing your scholarship and loan eligibility. Financial Aid offer letters are sent via email after you have been admitted into a Bank Street College Program.
IF YOU ARE APPLYING TO: | PLEASE FILL OUT AND COMPLETE: | ||
Term | Semester Start | Admissions | Financial Aid (FAFSA) |
Fall 2023 | Beginning of September | 2023-24 Graduate or Certification Application | 2023-2024 FAFSA |
Spring 2024 | End of January | 2023-24 Graduate or Certification Application | 2023-2024 FAFSA |
Summer 2024 (all terms) | Summer One & Long (End of May), Summer Two (end of June) | 2023-24 Graduate or Certification Application | 2023-2024 FAFSA |
Fall 2024 | Beginning of September | 2024-25 Graduate or Certification Application | 2024-2025 FAFSA |
Still have questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us at finaid@bankstreet.edu.

Learn About Bank Street Scholarships
- Program-based
- External scholarships
- Diversity initiatives
- Public school-focused programs
- Career changer opportunities
- Bank Street scholarships for first-year students (generally for two years or for the entire master’s degree program)
- Bank Street scholarships for continuing students (one-year scholarships)
To learn more about scholarships at Bank Street, follow the link below.

On Our Blog: ``Let's Talk About Financial Aid``

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