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lbright believes that students should make their enrollment decisions based on the quality of our academic and extracurricular opportunities, and on the warmth and friendliness of the Albright Community, and not on finances.

Our substantial program of financial aid provides assistance to eligible students and their families through grants, loans, and on-campus employment programs. These programs are funded through the College, the federal government, and state government.

If you feel that your family will be unable to meet the cost of an Albright education with family resources alone, you should apply for financial aid. Financial aid is awarded to students based on their family’s demonstrated financial need. Students who receive scholarships are also eligible for financial aid; in fact, most scholarship and award recipients also receive need-based financial aid.

At some colleges, admission decisions are influenced by whether an applicant applies for financial aid. Albright’s admission decisions are independent of requests for financial aid.

To apply for financial aid from Albright, you must complete only one form — the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You will provide information about your family’s income and assets on the form, which you will then send to the U.S. Department of Education. A formula set by the Federal Government is applied to these figures to determine your family’s financial strength and calculate the amount your family can contribute annually toward your educational expenses. This information is sent to you and to each college you designate to receive the information.

You may obtain a FAFSA form in guidance offices, libraries or by calling 1-800-4-FED-AID. It is available each year in November for students entering college the following fall. You should submit the form as soon as possible after January 1. You may submit your FAFSA over the internet at www.fafsa.ed.gov . In order to qualify for the full range of financial aid programs, we recommend that students complete the FAFSA by March 1.

When you complete the FAFSA, be sure to indicate that the form be sent to Albright College, code number 003229.

Financial aid awards are made after the offer of admission. You will be notified of your financial aid package two weeks after Albright receives your financial aid information from the Department of Education.

At Ringling College of Art and Design, we realize your college education represents a significant investment in your future and a fulfillment of your dreams.

Although the primary responsibility for financing a college education lies with you as a student and your family, the Office of Financial Aid is committed to helping make your Ringling College education as affordable as possible. We are here to help you navigate through the many financial aid options available if you qualify.

You should know that more than 70% of our students receive some form of financial aid each year.

Financial aid is available in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, and student employment. You can be confident in knowing the Office of Financial Aid will treat you with personal service taking into consideration your individual needs. Each student who applies for financial aid receives a financial aid “package,” incorporating one or more forms of assistance.

Most financial aid at Ringling College is awarded to you based on demonstrated financial need, which is the difference between the cost of attending Ringling College [tuition, fees, supplies, etc.], and what you and your family are able to contribute. Demonstrated financial need for federal funding is determined by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid [FAFSA] with the U.S. Department of Education.

As a special service to students in the Tisch School of the Arts, the Office of Student Affairs acts as a liaison to the central Office of Financial Aid at New York University. Students who are experiencing financial difficulty or who have questions about financing their education should consult with Student Affairs personnel. The office offers special workshops on financial aid at select times during the year, and is a clearinghouse for information about various forms of assistance, including scholarship assistance from Tisch.

While the primary responsibility for financing one’s education falls upon the individual and family resources, this responsibility is also shared by New York University and, to a lesser extent, by local, state and federal governments.

Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis and may reflect academic merit as well as demonstrated financial need. For more information on available scholarships and how to apply for them, you may want to look at our “Tisch Scholarship Guide,” which you may view online or download. No student or prospective student who feels he or she may need financial aid should be reluctant to apply for assistance. Financial aid applicants are automatically considered for all University assistance for which they qualify if they are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. For more information, please visit the NYU Office of Financial Aid web site.

Other forms of aid, including Federal Pell grants, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), and the Federal Stafford Loan Program, are available to students who demonstrate financial need based upon economic criteria and program requirements established by the federal government. For more information, please call the U.S. Department of Education (800-433-3243) or visit its web site.

Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid electronically – the fastest and most accurate method of completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

It should be noted that the University does not generally offer financial aid to international students. Visit the NYU Office of Financial Aid web site for more information.