Financial Aid

The Juilliard School is committed to educating talented performing artists and helping them achieve their highest potential. To that end, we wish to enable all admitted students to attend the school, regardless of their ability to pay. Juilliard’s admissions policies are “need-blind,” meaning that applying for financial aid will not hurt your chances of being admitted. In fact, eighty percent of our admitted students receive scholarship support through Juilliard.

Applicants to Juilliard wishing to be considered for scholarship must complete all Financial Aid Application requirements by March 1, 2012.   To apply for aid, students must submit the following documents:

1.  The Juilliard Financial Aid Application
- Available on the Admissions application site in late January
2.  The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 
- Only required of U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
3.  Federal 1040 Form or Salary Documentation
- Both student and parent forms should be sent

Click here for more detailed instructions on applying for aid.

The Scholarship Committee will review all complete applications and allocate institutional funds.  Award letters will be sent by the Office of Financial Aid before April 1, 2012, notifying admitted applicants of their aid package, which may consist of a combination of scholarships/grants, loans and/or on-campus employment.  Funding for these awards may come from federal, state, institutional, or private sources.

Students generally receive a similar financial aid package each year as long as they reapply on time and have not experienced a major change in financial circumstances. In addition, students must remain in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory academic progress each year. 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.

The process of re-applying for aid has changed for students continuing in the same program.  Starting in the 2012-13 school year, continuing students do not need to complete the same aid application process as applicants.  U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents need only complete the FAFSA, while international students should only complete the International Student Supplement, available here.

We encourage both applicants and continuing students to review the Frequently Asked Questions page for more information about our programs.  In addition, you can contact our office at any time with questions or concerns. We’re here to help!