Committed/matriculated students are those who have received a formal acceptance from the School of Art, have formally committed to enrollment and are matriculated, and are still finalizing Financial Aid and/or payment options. This is the third official step in the Financial Aid process.
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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.
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.
Students who deferred admission during Academic Year 2024-25 are advised to file by February 5th to receive their updated financial aid package prior to the March 1 Enrollment Re-commitment date for Fall 2025. Enrollment decision extensions will not made for late filers.
Students on leave of absence for Academic Year 2024-25 should file during February to receive their updated financial aid package prior to the March 1 Enrollment confirmation date.
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IMPORTANT: Parental Information MUST be included
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.
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Sending Financial Aid Documents
Documents NOT Accepted:
State Tax Returns
Summaries from Tax Agencies
Documents without a hand-written Signature
Where to send:
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
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Veterans Administration Benefits
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.
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Finalize financial aid by sending in all outstanding financial aid docs
Finalize enrollment with Registrar/Admissions office
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Review tuition/University bill, make adjustments to any needs for Financial Aid and/or make or setup payment arrangements with the University Cashier for tuition and other University direct charges
Begin planning for moving costs from personal budget
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Prepare for and/or move to New Haven prior to Orientation
Confirm all outstanding Financial Aid and/or University holds are cleared prior to start of Orientation
Submit a refund request through SIS
Begin reviewing & applying on-campus jobs (if interested)
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Begin classes
Review expenses and finances
Make financial aid adjustments (request/reduce loans as needed)
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