Barnard International Need-Based Full Financial Aid Grant
Comprehensive need-based grant meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need for admitted international students for all four years of undergraduate study.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Top 5% high school academic class standing with rigorous advanced curriculum (AP/IB/A-Levels)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.5 or TOEFL iBT 105+
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required for undergraduate admissions
- Thesis / Research statement
- Common Application personal statement and Barnard supplemental writing essays
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic teacher recommendations and one counselor evaluation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Up to 100% demonstrated financial need coverage (tuition, room, board, and health insurance up to USD $85,000/yr)
- Application fee
- USD $75
- Tuition / joining costs
- Calculated based on family demonstrated financial contribution
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 1, 2027 (Regular decision deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Barnard College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
Reviewed 2026-10-15 · Editorial standards · Report an issue