Skip to main content
Yale School of Art
1156 Chapel Street, POB 208339
New Haven, Connecticut, 06520-8339

Accepted / admitted students are those who have completed and submitted an Admissions application for the current year, have received a formal acceptance from the School of Art, have not formally committed to enrollment, have not matriculated, and have not finalized Financial Aid or payment options. This is the second official step in the Financial Aid process.

Find information on “Tuition, Fees, & Cost of Attendance” here >>

Last edited by: Lindsey Mancini

Edit access: Everybody

ALL DOMESTIC STUDENTS seeking financial aid must complete a 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) AND the 2025-2026 College Board CSS Profile. CSS Code 3807

For the 2025-2026 school year, the FAFSA opened later than usual. This will have no negative effect on our financial aid process and decision release.

The 2025-2026 FAFSA, online or as a mobile app, is now available for submission. To ensure we receive your completed FAFSA, remember to include Yale’s Federal School Code, 001426. Please note, our office will be unable to confirm receipt of your FAFSA before mid March, per the Department of Education.

ALL FOREIGN/INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS seeking financial aid for their time must complete the College Board CSS Profile: https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/.

All Domestic and Foreign/International Students seeking scholarship or other need-based aid are required to provide parental information regardless of age, dependency or marital status by submitting 2023 Federal Tax Returns and W-2’s, or certified/translated income tax documents from their home country for the 2023 fiscal year. Students must also submit their own tax return information from the 2023 year as well (if applicable).

Any students with questions should please contact Nicole Archer at nicole.archer@yale.edu with questions or concerns.

The financial aid application deadline for NEW student applicants is March 1. Students may continue to file FAFSA and CSS Profile after March 1 though we cannot guarantee notification of financial award by a specific date for late filers.

Last edited by: Nicole Archer

Edit access: Everybody

The Yale School of Art requires all Financial Aid applicants submit parental information (must be submitted on CSS Profile) in order to be considered for Financial Aid. Only in extreme cases is this information waived. If you feel you have an extreme case for which parental information should be waived you can wait until receiving a formal interview before completing the Financial Aid applications, at which time the Financial Aid office can talk with you about the specific steps needed to support your case. Upon your acceptance a list of the necessary documentation will then be required to waive parental information.

Instances for which parental information is waived include: deceased parents, documented abuse that has resulted in estrangement or court-ordered separation, extreme estrangement (parent(s) are not reachable without going through severe measures), or abandonment which resulted in adoption, foster, or other family care.

Unwillingness, age, marital status, and other standards of dependency are not conditions for which the School of Art waives the requirement of parental data.

Last edited by: Lindsey Mancini

Edit access: Everybody

Incomplete or Omitted Parent Information will hinder your ability to receive scholarship!!

Last edited by: Lindsey Mancini

Edit access: Everybody

The Deadline to submit Financial Documents is April 15th for Admitted Students. Students are not required to submit Financial Documents before March 1st (FA applications, FAFSA and CSS Profile are still due by March 1st) or before receiving a formal offer of Admission.

Documents NOT Accepted:

  • State Tax Returns

  • Summaries from Tax Agencies

  • Documents without a hand-written Signature

Where to send, (please note, due to the current pandemic the best way to submit documents is via the upload link):

Upload: www.art.yale.edu/upload

Fax: 203-432-7696

Mail:
Yale School of Art - Financial Aid Office
1156 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06510

Last edited by: Nicole Archer

Edit access: Everybody

Admitted students who submit Financial Aid applications after March 1st may be delayed in receiving an award letter if admitted.

Admitted students will need to provide all other financial aid documentation (student and parent income documents) by April 15th.

Students not admitted are not required to submit anything other than the CSS Profile and the FAFSA (domestic applicants) before March 1st.

Last edited by: David Blackmon

Edit access: Everybody

Eligible students are strongly encouraged to seek specific information about Veterans Administration (VA) benefits from their local VA Office, by calling (888) 442-4551, or by visiting their web site.

You will need to complete an application form to participate in Yale’s Yellow Ribbon Program.

Last edited by: Lindsey Mancini

Edit access: Everybody

Admissions Acceptances released: Initial financial aid award letters sent out to accepted students who have completed the CSS Profile & FAFSA.

Last edited by: Lindsey Mancini

Edit access: Everybody

Review Financial Aid award

Make enrollment decision for fall term

Begin gathering, sending in Financial Aid documents:

student/parent tax returns,

art loan form, etc.

Last edited by: Lindsey Mancini

Edit access: Everybody

Finalize financial aid by sending in all outstanding financial aid docs

Finalize enrollment with Registrar/Admissions office

Last edited by: Lindsey Mancini

Edit access: Everybody

Admitted students who accept the School of Art’s offer of admission should proceed to the “Committed/Matriculated” phase of the Financial Aid timeline >>

Last edited by: Lindsey Mancini

Edit access: Everybody

Background by: Orla in Berlin @orlainberlin

Last edited by: Sara Cronquist

Edit access: Everybody