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Tuition Costs are Fully-Covered for Qualifying Students
Each year, The New School provides Yellow Ribbon funding to Post-9/11 GI Bill® students.
The program is a match-to-match payment provided by The New School and the Department of Veterans Affairs that covers the tuition and fees not fully covered by the Post-9/11 GI Bill®.
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Liberal Arts: Design Your Own Degree
Bachelor’s Program for Adults and Transfer Students
Global Studies
Strategic Design & Management
A NAME
That means
something
The New School has been educating change makers for over 100 years in New York City.
For over a century, The New School has been a beacon of innovation and intellectual rigor. Our rich history is marked by a commitment to pushing the boundaries of conventional education, fostering creativity, and championing social justice.
Our illustrious alumni network stands as a testament to the transformative power of a New School education.
From groundbreaking artists and influential policymakers to pioneering entrepreneurs and acclaimed academics, our graduates continue to shape the world. Names like Bradley Cooper, Tom Ford, Jack Kerouac and Anna Sui have studied here, and you could be next.
When you join The New School, you become part of a prestigious lineage recognized and respected in their fields.
Stand out in your field, captivate future employers, and contribute to a storied legacy of excellence.
Discover how you can make your mark with The New School.
At The New School, we make an unparalleled commitment to our military-affiliated students.
With a dedicated team of five full-time administrators, we're here to guide you through every step of your academic journey—from planning your degree and transitioning into college life to securing internships and landing a job post-graduation.
Additionally, we offer exclusive networking events, a supportive community of fellow military students and alumni, and a private lounge on campus to study or relax. Experience the comprehensive support you deserve at The New School.
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Why study from a distance?
Be in the heart of New York City.
Study where your field lives.
Located on Fifth Avenue, The New School places you in the heart of Manhattan.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant, dynamic culture of New York City, where world-class opportunities are just steps away.
Our campus is surrounded by iconic landmarks, leading businesses, and renowned cultural institutions, providing you with an unparalleled urban experience.
Whether it's internships, networking events, or simply exploring the city's rich arts scene, being at The New School means you're at the center of it all.
Discover how our prime location can enhance your education and open doors to your future.
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Cost and Value at The New School
NYC BAH
If you plan to use your Post-9/11 GI Bill®, you may be eligible for a housing allowance equal to the BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in New York City.
100% Yellow Ribbon
Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, The New School helps cover remaining tuition and fees after the Post-9/11 GI Bill®, offering tuition at no cost to eligible veterans.
Where Creative
Practice
Meets Social Change
A place to build ideas, test them in the real world, and create meaningful change.
At The New School, artists, designers, and scholars come together to challenge convention and rethink how the world works.
Located in New York City, the university draws on the energy of one of the most dynamic and diverse places in the world.
Here, disciplines don’t exist in isolation—design, social research, and the arts intersect to address the defining issues of our time, from democracy and technology to migration, sustainability, and economic inequality.
Our approach is rigorous and interdisciplinary. Students are encouraged to shape their own paths, explore across fields, and develop work that responds to a rapidly changing world.
Hear from other military-affiliated students
From creating art in military barracks to masterpieces in studio spaces at Parsons School of Design in New York City — Kevin’s path from the U.S. Marines Corps to The New School is a testament to resilience, exploration, and the transformative power of art.
USMC Veteran, BFA Fine Arts, Parsons ‘24
Kevin Sparkowich
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