Financial Aid
Yale School of Art rewards financial aid based on a need basis to currently enrolled students. If you have any questions, email us at artfinancialaid@yale.edu.
How to Apply
Domestic Students
Domestic students must submit a FAFSA application. The deadline is March 1st.
International Students
International students must submit an International Certification of Finances. To obtain an electronic copy, email David Blackmon at david.blackmon@yale.edu.
Returning or Incoming Students
Returning or incoming students must complete a College Board Profile and use the following code for the Yale School of Art: CSS Code 3807. The deadline is March 15th.
How to Submit Forms
Forms can be send in different ways.
By mail to:
Yale School of Art – Financial Aid Office
1156 Chapel Street New Haven, CT 06510
By email to:
David Blackmon
Password protect all attachments and use the students six-digit DOB as the password. EX: April 6th, 1996 = 040696.
By fax to:
203-432-7696
The following forms will not be accepted:
State Tax Returns
Summaries from Tax Agencies
Documents without a hand-written Signature
Types of Aid
Different types of aid are available.
Work study and part-time employment enables you to apply for a job at Yale School of Art. The current hourly pay is $13.50. Click here to view job openings.
Teaching assistantships are created by deans and faculty members. They are usually available to second-year students and may last one or two terms. Monthly payments are between $500-$700.
Student grants are searchable here.
Fellowships are available to Americans who are under 31. If you meet the requirements, you can apply for the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans.
If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for additional financial assistance through the Veterans Administration (VA). Visit their website for more information.