Tuition Assistance Program
The New School participates in Department of Defense Tuition Assistance (TA) programs. We liaise with the Department of Defense in processing TA and other military educational benefits.
Tuition Assistance programs may be offered through the various branches of the military. For more information on these programs, students should contact their unit's Education Service Officer (ESO). Eligible service members should receive approval from an ESO or counselor within the military service before enrolling.
Other Financial Resources
Eligible students may qualify for several other forms of aid whether or not they are using Tuition Assistance or VA Educational benefits. We encourage all U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens to apply for federal student aid using the FAFSA®. The New School code is 002780
For complete information on the financial aid application process, including timelines and important deadlines visit Apply For Aid
Students considering borrowing for their education are encouraged to speak to our qualified financial aid counselors prior to applying for federal or private student loan programs. To schedule time with a staff member, you may:
Email finaid@newschool.edu
Call 212.229.8930
Text "The New School NY" to 646.328.6322
For information about Scholarships, please visit the scholarship website.
Cost of Attendance & Consumer Information
For information on the total estimated yearly cost, including tuition, fees, and other living expenses, visit The New School’s Understanding Your Cost of Attendance page.
The New School’s Your Right to Know page, provides our students access to certain information to which they are entitled as consumers, including graduation and retention/completion rates. For cohort default rates, visit the College Navigator site.
Other Tools & Resources for Prospective Military Students
Additional Information
Military Leave of Absence & Readmission
The New School is committed to assisting reserve/guard military students who are pursuing their educational goals. Military students will be eligible to extend their leave for the duration of their service. More information can be found at Policies: A-Z under Military Leave of Absence or contact the Center for Military-Affiliated Students for assistance.
Return of Unearned Military Tuition Assistance
TA is awarded to a student under the assumption that the student will attend school for the entire period for which the assistance is awarded. When a student using military tuition assistance withdraws, they may no longer be eligible for the full amount of TA funds originally awarded. To comply with the U.S. Department of Defense policy, The New School will return any unearned TA funds on a proportional basis through at least 60 percent of the period for which the funds were provided. TA funds will be returned to the service member’s branch of service (the Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, or Air Force). In instances when a service member stops attending because of a military service obligation, The New School will work with them to find solutions to avoid student debt for the returned portion.
Recruiting, Marketing, & Advertising
The University does not, and has never, conducted fraudulent or aggressive recruiting on or off military installations or in any other venue, nor do we misrepresent ourselves, our programs, or our mission. We do not pay incentive compensation to anyone for recruiting actions. We meet all state authorization requirements and perform yearly program auditing by the New York State Accrediting Agency.
The New School prohibits high-pressure recruitment tactics such as making multiple unsolicited contacts (3 or more), including contacts by phone, email, or in-person, and engaging in same-day recruitment and registration for the purpose of securing service member enrollments.
Accreditation
The New School has been accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) since 1960. All degree programs at the New York City campus of The New School are registered by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED). Both NYSED and MSCHE provide assurance to students, parents, and all stakeholders that The New School meets clear quality standards for educational and financial performance. In addition, the appropriate professional educational agency or board accredits professional curricula at The New School. For more information about accreditation visit The New School’s Accreditation webpage.
Important Campus Contacts
For questions concerning loans, scholarships, and federal financial aid, contact:
Office of Financial Aid
72 Fifth Avenue, 2nd floor
New York, NY 10011
212.229.8930
finaid@newschool.edu
Virtual Office Hours (Zoom)
Monday–Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
In-Person Office Hours
Tuesday–Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
To schedule time with a staff member, visit QLess or text "The New School NY" to 646.328.6322.
For questions concerning your DOD and/or VA educational benefits, charges to your account, contact:
Center of Military-Affiliated Students
72 Fifth Avenue, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10011
646.909.0287
military@newschool.edu