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Paying for Graduate School
Upon acceptance of admission, new students pay a nonrefundable deposit of $515. This deposit is typically due four weeks after notification of admission and financial aid decisions.
The balance of tuition and fees for the academic year is billed in two equal installments. Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability offers variety of options for financial assistance to reduce the cost of attendance. Visit our Financial Aid page to learn more. Payment plans are also available through Student Accounts.
To aid in your financial planning, below you'll find tuition and fees for our MS, MBA, and MEd Degree programs as well as Program Fees, Additional Expenses, and Refund Policy.
International Students
International students should review the international funding requirements and financial aid options on the International Applicants page.
First-Year Full Time Students - Includes 3+2, MS/JD, MS/MAT, Peace Corps
| Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,276 |
| Fees | $2,145 |
| Year-One Total | $42,421 |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $3,362 |
| On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 |
| Total | $3,562 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $400 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,000 |
| Room & Board | $13,000 |
| Transportation | $1,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
| Total | $18,605 |
Second-Year Full Time Students
| Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,626 |
| Fees | $840 |
| Year-One Total | $27,466 |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $3,362 |
| On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 |
| Total | $3,562 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $400 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,000 |
| Room & Board | $13,000 |
| Transportation | $1,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
| Total | $18,605 |
First-Year Part-Time Students**
| Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | PER CREDIT (6-12 credits/semester at $1,338 per credit) |
| Fees | $1,145 |
| Year-One Total | $XXXXX |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $3,362 |
| On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 |
| Total | $3,562 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $200 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,000 |
| Room & Board | $13,000 |
| Transportation | $1,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
| Total | $18,405 |
**Part-time tuition and fees is an illustration, as schedules are customized on a per-student basis. Part-time tuition is billed on a per-credit ($1,338/credit) basis in the first two years of the program, and fees in this estimate assume that students complete the J-term course in their second year.
Second-Year Part-Time Students**
| Expenses Billed by the College - RequiredP | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | PER CREDIT |
| Fees | $945 |
| Year-One Total | $XXXX |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $3,362 |
| On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 |
| Total | $3,562 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $200 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,000 |
| Room & Board | $13,000 |
| Transportation | $1,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
| Total | $18,405 |
**Part-time tuition and fees is an illustration, as schedules are customized on a per-student basis. Part-time tuition is billed on a per-credit ($1,338/credit) basis in the first two years of the program, and fees in this estimate assume that students complete the J-term course in their first year.
Third-Year Part-Time Students
| Expenses Billed by the College - RequiredP | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,626 |
| Fees | $840 |
| Year-One Total | $27,466 |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $3,362 |
| On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 |
| Total | $3,562 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $200 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,000 |
| Room & Board | $13,000 |
| Transportation | $1,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
| Total | $18,405 |
4+1 Students - Bard Undergraduates Only
| Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,148 |
| Fees |
$2,065 |
| Year-One Total | $38,213 |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $3,362 |
| On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 |
| Total | $3,562 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $400 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,000 |
| Room & Board | $13,000 |
| Transportation | $1,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
| Total | $18,605 |
Professional Certificate Program
| Tuition* | $32,112 |
| Registration Fee | $100 |
| Facilities Fee | $150 |
| Graduation Fee | $120 |
| Security Deposit | $225 |
| Total | $31,195 |
J-Term course is optional for Certificate students. Add $1,000 to Total Tuition if you plan to enroll in the J-Term trip to Oaxaca, Mexico.
*Certificate requires a minimum of 24 credits. Tuition reflects 24 credits. If a student enrolls in more than 24 credits, they will be billed at the per credit rate of $1,338.
Second-Year Dual-Degree Students - MS/MAT
| Tuition (12 credits at $1,338 per credit) | $16,056 |
| Registration, Facilities, Graduate Fee | fees will be applied to the MAT student account |
| Total | $16,056 |
Second-Year Dual-Degree Students - MS/JD
| Tuition (14 credits at $1,338 per credit) | $18,732 |
| Registration Fee | $50 |
| Facilities Fee | $75 |
| Graduation Fee | $120 |
| Total | $18,977 |
Year 1
| Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,204 (30 credits) |
| Fees | $1,205 |
| Year-One Total | $42,409 |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $3,362 |
| Accounting Prerequisite Exam Fee | $400 |
| Microeconomics Prerequisite Exam Fee | $400 |
| Total | $4,162 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $500 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,000 |
| Room & Board | $20,000 |
| Transportation | $2,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
| Total | $25,705 |
Year 2
| Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,204 (30 credits) |
| Fees | $1,100 |
| Year-Two Total | $42,304 |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $3,362 |
| Total | $3,362 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $200 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,000 |
| Room & Board | $20,000 |
| Transportation | $2,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
| Total | $25,405 |
Part-Time MBA: 2023-2024 Tuition and Fees
Year 1
| Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,854 |
| Fees | $1,205 |
| Year-One Total | $30,059 |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $3,363 |
| Accounting Prerequisite Exam Fee | $400 |
| Microeconomics Prerequisite Exam Fee | $400 |
| Total | $4,162 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $300 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,000 |
| Room & Board | $20,000 |
| Transportation | $2,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
| Total | $25,505 |
Year 2
| Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,732 |
| Fees | $980 |
| Year-Two Total | $25,712 |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $3,362 |
| Total | $3,362 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $300 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,000 |
| Room & Board | $20,000 |
| Transportation | $2,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
| Total | $25,505 |
Year 3
| Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,854 |
| Fees | $1,100 |
| Year-Three Total | $29,954 |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $3,362 |
| Total | $3,362 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $300 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,000 |
| Room & Board | $20,000 |
| Transportation | $2,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
| Total | $25,505 |
Year 1 - MS Coursework
| Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,276 |
| Fees | $2,145 |
| Year-One Total | $42,421 |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $3,362 |
| On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 |
| Total | $3,562 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $400 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,000 |
| Room & Board | $13,000 |
| Transportation | $1,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
| Total | $18,605 |
Year 2 - MBA Coursework + MS Internship
| Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
|---|---|
| Tuition - MBA | $41,204 |
| Tuition - CEP | $4,014 |
| Fees | $1,205 |
| Year-Two Total | $46,422 |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
|---|---|
| Accounting Prerequisite Exam Fee | $400 |
| Health Insurance | $3,362 |
| Total | $3,762 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $300 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,000 |
| Room & Board | $20,000 |
| Transportation | $2,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
| Total | $25,505 |
Year 3 - MBA Coursework + MS/MBA Capstone
| Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
|---|---|
| Tuition - CEP | $20,070 |
| Tuition - MBA | $37,098 |
| Fees | $1,100 |
| Year-Three Total | $58,268 |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $3,362 |
| Total | $3,362 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $500 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,000 |
| Room & Board | $20,000 |
| Transportation | $2,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
| Total | $25,505 |
1.) See note above on prerequisite fees. 2.) The dual MS/MBA tuition above is meant to illustrate the overall cost of the program. Students may choose to complete the program part-time over four or five years and choose different numbers of elective courses. Schedule a call with a GPA Admissions representative to review dual program costs and financial aid options.
Year 1
| Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,610-$24,732 (15-18 credits) |
| Fees | $1,295 |
| Certificate Total | $21,905-$26,027 (15-18 credits) |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $3,362 |
| Accounting Prerequisite Exam Fee | $400 |
| Microeconomics Prerequisite Exam Fee | $400 |
| Total | $4,162 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $200 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,000 |
| Room & Board | $20,000 |
| Transportation | $2,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
| Total | $25,705 |
First-Year Full Time Students
| Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,176 |
| Fees | $1,445 |
| Year-One Total | $34,621 |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $3,362 |
| On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 |
| Total | $3,562 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $400 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,000 |
| Room & Board | $13,000 |
| Transportation | $1,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
| Total | $18,605 |
Second-Year Full Time Students
| Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,660 |
| Fees | $840 |
| Year-One Total | $19,500 |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $3,362 |
| On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 |
| Total | $3,562 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $400 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,000 |
| Room & Board | $13,000 |
| Transportation | $1,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
| Total | $18,605 |
First-Year Part-Time Students**
| Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | PER CREDIT |
| Fees | $945 |
| Year-One Total | $XXXX |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $3,362 |
| On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 |
| Total | $3,562 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $200 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,000 |
| Room & Board | $13,000 |
| Transportation | $1,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
| Total | $18,405 |
**Part-time tuition and fees is an illustration, as schedules are customized on a per-student basis. Part-time tuition is billed on a per-credit ($1,036/credit) basis in the first two years of the program, and fees in this estimate assume that students complete the J-term course in their second year.
Second-Year Part-Time Students**
| Expenses Billed by the College - RequiredP | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | PER CREDIT |
| Fees | $1,220 |
| Year-One Total | XXXXX |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $3,362 |
| On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 |
| Total | $3,562 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $200 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,000 |
| Room & Board | $13,000 |
| Transportation | $1,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
| Total | $18,405 |
**Part-time tuition and fees is an illustration, as schedules are customized on a per-student basis. Part-time tuition is billed on a per-credit ($1,036/credit) basis in the first two years of the program, and fees in this estimate assume that students complete the J-term course in their second year.
Third-Year Part-Time Students
| Expenses Billed by the College - RequiredP | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,660 |
| Fees | $840 |
| Year-One Total | $19,500 |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $3,362 |
| On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 |
| Total | $3,562 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $200 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,000 |
| Room & Board | $13,000 |
| Transportation | $1,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
| Total | $18,405 |
Explanation of Fees
All students are required to pay fees, which help to pay for a variety of services. The mandatory fees vary by program. For more information, please see the charts below for a full breakdown of fees by program.
Health Insurance:
Health Insurance is required for enrollment. It may be purchased through Bard or waived prior to enrollment for a fee waiver with proof of existing insurance. Cost is NOT included in tuition & fees total.
M.S. in Environmental Policy & M.S. in Climate Science and Policy - Breakdown of Fees
| Full-Time | ||
| Year 1 | Year 2 | |
| Security Deposit | $225 | N/A |
| Registration Fee | $100 | $100 |
| Facilities Fee | $150 | $150 |
| Experiential Fee | $1,000 | N/A |
| Prerequisite Exam | $200 | N/A |
| Health Services | $470 | $470 |
| Graduation Fee | N/A | $120 |
| Total | $2,145 | $1,840 |
| Insurance | $3,350 | $3,350 |
| Total with Insurance | $5,495 | $4,190 |
*Some M.S. Year 2 students will pay the Experiential fee for the 2022-2023 academic year. due to COVID delays. This will not apply to future cohorts.
| Part-Time | |||
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
| Security Deposit | $225 | N/A | N/A |
| Registration Fee | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Facilities Fee | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| Experiential Fee* | N/A | $1,000 | N/A |
| Prerequisite Exam Fee | $200 | N/A | N/A |
| Health Services Fee | $470 | $470 | $470 |
| Graduation Fee | N/A | N/A | $120 |
| Total | $1,145 | $1,720 | $840 |
| Insurance | $3,350 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
| Total with Insurance | $4,495 | $5,070 | $4,190 |
*Part-Time students pay the Experiential Fee when they attend the J-term course in Oaxaca.
M.B.A. in Sustainability - Breakdown of Fees
| Full-Time | ||
| Year 1 | Year 2 | |
| Security Deposit | $225 | N/A |
| Registration Fee | $100 | $100 |
| Facilities Fee | $150 | $150 |
| Program Fee | $700 | $700 |
| Carbon Offset Fee | $30 | $30 |
| Graduation Fee | N/A | $120 |
| Total | $1,205 | $1,100 |
| Insurance | $3,350 | $3,350 |
| Total with Insurance | $4,555 | $4,450 |
| Part-Time | |||
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
| Security Deposit | $225 | N/A | N/A |
| Registration Fee | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Facilities Fee | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| Program Fee | $700 | $700 | $700 |
| Carbon Offset Fee* | $30 | $30 | $30 |
| Graduation Fee | N/A | N/A | $120 |
| Total | $1,205 | $980 | $1,100 |
| Insurance | $3,350 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
| Total with Insurance | $4,555 | $4,330 | $4,450 |
*Insurance reflects 2021-2022 rates.
M.Ed. in Environmental Education - Breakdown of Fees
| Full-Time | ||
| Year 1 | Year 2 | |
| Security Deposit | $225 | N/A |
| Registration Fee | $100 | $100 |
| Facilities Fee | $150 | $150 |
| Experiential Fee* | $500 | N/A |
| Health Services | $470 | $470 |
| Graduation Fee | N/A | $120 |
| Total | $1,445 | $840 |
| Insurance | $3,350 | $3,350 |
| Total with Insurance | $4,795 | $4,190 |
| Part-Time | |||
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
| Security Deposit | $225 | N/A | N/A |
| Registration Fee | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Facilities Fee | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| Experiential Fee* | N/A | $500 | N/A |
| Health Services Fee | $470 | $470 | $470 |
| Graduation Fee | N/A | N/A | $120 |
| Total | $945 | $1,220 | $840 |
| Insurance | $3,350 | $3,350 | $3,350* |
| Total with Insurance | $4,295 | $4,570 | $4,190 |
*Part-Time students pay the Experiential Fee when they attend the J-term course in the Catskills.
Payment Schedule
Enrollment Deposit
On acceptance of the invitation to join Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability, new students pay a nonrefundable enrollment deposit of $515 per degree (dual degree students pay two deposits). This deposit is typically due four weeks after notification of admission and financial aid decisions and applied to the first semester's tuition.
Tuition + Fees
The balance of tuition and fees for the academic year is billed in two installments based on fall and spring/summer enrollment. Billing statements reflect tuition, fees, and credits for scholarships, fellowships, and approved student loans. Tuition/fees payments are split into two installments and due in late June/late July for the fall semester and late November/late December for spring/summer semesters. Note that students enrolled in summer courses are billed with spring tuition, enabling students to use loan funding to cover tuition.
Payment Plan
Graduate students at Bard may request a payment plan that allows for 3-month or 5-month payment options. Students should review the information on this website and contact the Office of Student Accounts for additional information.
Refund Policy
If a student chooses to withdraw, the student must submit an official notice of intention to withdraw to the Graduate Committee. The date of receipt of such a notice determines the amount of the refund (see below).
No refunds of any fees are made in the event that a student withdraws from the program after registration, except as specified below:
- Students who officially withdraw before the first day of classes (start of workshops) for the term in question are given a full refund, minus the nonrefundable deposit.
- If official withdrawal from the program occurs in the first week of classes or workshops, 75 percent of tuition is refunded; within the second week, 60 percent; within the third or fourth week, 30 percent. After four weeks, no refunds are given.
- If a student who is receiving financial aid withdraws from the program, their award or loan is prorated. Institutional fellowships are reduced by the same percentage as indicated in the tuition refund schedule above. Federal Stafford Loans are calculated according to the federal refund policy on the amount of the loan to be returned to the lender. A student who is considering withdrawal may wish to confer with the Student Accounts Office and the Financial Aid Office concerning any anticipated refund and the amount of the federal Stafford Loan that the College must return to the lender. This amount has a direct bearing on the amount of refund, if any, that the College will provide the student.
In no event is the deposit or housing payment refundable. Fees for registration, student health insurance, and facilities are also nonrefundable.
No refund is made in cases of suspension or expulsion.