Juilliard students may take advantage of a wide range of financial aid programs. Students are urged to apply for financial aid when applying for admission.

The Financial Aid Committee makes awards on the basis of merit and need combined. The total amount of aid provided, which may exceed tuition, depends on the student's artistic promise and school record, and on the financial circumstances of the student and his or her family. To apply for financial aid, new students should complete the Juilliard Financial Aid Application by March 1. To be eligible for the full range of financial aid available, students must reapply for financial aid each year by the specified deadline.

Students receiving financial assistance must maintain good academic standing and satisfactory progress both for Juilliard scholarships and for federal and state funds.

Funding may come from federal, state, institutional, or private sources. A summary of available major programs follows, including Financial Aid Information on the Internet.

Prospective undergraduates should apply for all privately funded scholarships during the junior and/or senior year of high school. High school guidance counselors can provide information regarding application procedures. Many fraternal, industrial, community, and religious organizations sponsor scholarship and/or loan programs which should be investigated through the particular institution. Financial plans should be made well in advance of any payment deadlines.

The Juilliard School does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, political beliefs, national origin, or disability.

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Grants and Scholarships

Federal Pell Grant is available to undergraduates who are U.S. citizens and permanent residents, and who have not completed an undergraduate degree. Grants in this federal program range from $0 to $4,310 per year. Eligibility is calculated from a payment schedule issued by the U.S. Department of Education based on expected family contribution and cost of attendance. To apply, file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). (www.fafsa.ed.gov)
Visit The Guide to Federal Student Aid from the U.S. Department of Education.

Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) is a federal program available to undergraduates receiving Pell Grants who are U.S. citizens enrolled full-time in their first or second academic year of study. To apply, file a FAFSA and a Juilliard Financial Aid application.

• First academic year—students who have completed a rigorous secondary school program of study, graduated from high school after Jan. 1, 2006, and have not been previously enrolled in an undergraduate program, may be eligible for up to $750.
• Second academic year—students who have completed a rigorous secondary school program of study, graduated from high school after Jan. 1, 2005, and have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the completion of their first year of postsecondary study, may be eligible for up to $1,300.

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) is a federal program available to undergraduates who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and who have not completed an undergraduate degree. Priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Grants range from $100 to $4,000 annually. To apply, file a FAFSA and a Juilliard Financial Aid Application. For more information, visit The Guide to Federal Student Aid from the U.S. Department of Education.

New York State Tuition Assistance Plan (TAP) is available to full-time undergraduate and graduate students who meet the State Education Department's New York residency requirements. Students must graduate from a U.S. high school or pass an ATB test. Grants range from $200 to $5,000 per year for tuition only. To apply, file a FAFSA and an Electronic TAP application (ETA).
Visit the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Web site.

Juilliard Scholarships are available to all Juilliard students, including international students. Scholarships range from $1,000 up to full need. To apply, file a FAFSA, a Juilliard Financial Aid Application, and supporting documentation as specified in the Juilliard Application.

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Loans

Federal Perkins Loan (NDSL) is available to undergraduates and graduate students who are U.S. citizens and permanent residents with economic need. Federal loans range from $500 to $4,000 per year for undergraduates, and from $500 to $6,000 per year for graduate students. Students have up to 10 years to repay. Repayment at 5% interest begins six months after student ceases at least half-time enrollment. To apply, file a FAFSA, then request a Perkins Loan in a separate letter to the Financial Aid Committee after a receiving a Financial Aid award letter. Students must use their subsidized eligibility before applying for a Perkins loan. For more information, visit The Guide to Federal Student Aid from the U.S. Department of Education.

Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized and unsubsidized) is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are U.S. citizens and permanent residents. In this federal program, students may borrow $3,500 to $20,500 per year directly from the School. Normal repayment begins after the student ceases at least half-time enrollment, with up to 30 years to repay. To apply, file a FAFSA.
For more information, visit The Guide to Federal Student Aid from the U.S. Department of Education.

Federal Direct PLUS Loan is available to parents of undergraduate dependent students who are citizens and permanent residents. These federal loans range up to full need. To apply, contact the Financial Aid Office. For more information, visit The Guide to Federal Student Aid from the U.S. Department of Education.

Graduate PLUS Loan is available to graduate students who are U.S. Citizens or permanent residents. Borrowers must pass a credit check. To apply, file a FAFSA, then contact the Financial Aid Office.

A student loan is a serious and significant financial commitment. For more information about facts to consider before taking a student loan, please read the New York State Attorney General Office's brochure, Student Lending: Some Facts to Consider.

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Jobs

Federal Work-Study. Undergraduate and graduate students who are citizens and permanent residents are eligible for federally funded jobs that yield allowances ranging from $1,000 to $3,500 per year. Students work in school and are paid hourly. There are many opportunities for community service. To apply, file a FAFSA, then visit the Financial Aid Office.

Juilliard Work Study. All students are eligible for Juilliard-funded jobs. Earning allowances range from $1,000 to $3,500 per year. Students work in the School and are paid hourly. There are many applications for community service. Visit the Financial Aid Office to apply.

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Financial Aid Information on the Internet

You can learn more about financial aid programs at these Web sites:

Students.gov
The site is designed as a student gateway to the Federal government. Online information and transactional services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (www.students.gov)

FAFSA (The Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Students can now complete and submit a paperless application at no charge online. (www.fafsa.ed.gov/)

FinAid
This Financial Aid Information page is a comprehensive guide, maintained as a service to students and universities by Mark Kantrowitz, author of The Prentice Hall Guide to Scholarships and Fellowships for Math and Science Students. It includes an FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) list, a direct link to four free online scholarship databases, a glossary of financial aid terms, important telephone numbers, and EFC estimators. (www.finaid.org)

FastWeb (Financial Aid Search Through the Web)
This searchable database of more than 180,000 private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants, and loans also allows Web surfers to create individual mailboxes. Point Survey rates it among the top 5% of all Web sites. (www.fastweb.com)

International Students
This site presents more information about financial aid for international students than any other Web site. (www.edupass.org/finaid/)

Institute of International Education
IIE administers over 250 programs on behalf of sponsors that include the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development, foundations, corporations, government agencies, international organizations, and development assistance agencies in the United States and abroad. (www.iie.org/)

United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
International students can keep up with changes in regulations at this site. (www.uscis.gov/)

The Guide to Federal Student Aid
This is a full-text representation of the information supplied in the U.S. Department of Education publication. (The Guide to Federal Student Aid from the U.S. Department of Education)

Education Tax Credits
Learn more about the Hope Scholarship, the Lifetime Learning Credit, Education IRAs, and other Federal education tax benefits for 2001 and beyond. (www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/PPI/HOPE/index.html)

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (NYSHESC)
Find information regarding news in higher education; grants, scholarships, and special awards; online TAP application with instructions; online TAP Change Form with instructions; and a special feature on educational financial planning for the future. (www.hesc.com)