Bard College Simons Rock Early College

Admissions Information

• Are you need-blind for undocumented students?: We are need-blind for all applicants.
• Are there any restrictions on merit aid for undocumented students at your school?: There are no restrictions on merit aid.
• Other admissions information: Yes, April Shandor. She can be reached at ashandor@simons-rock.edu and 413-528-7385.
• Does your school provide merit aid specially for undocumented students?: We do not have specific merit scholarships for undocumented students. All of our merit scholarships are open to all applicants. Applicants are considered for any merit aid they are eligible for. Most merit aid is based on the strength of the admission application but some merit aid also takes other factors into consideration, like leadership, location, etc.
• What other piece of advice would you give an undocumented student hoping for admission at your school?: If you do not have a Social Security Number (SSN), you do not need to enter anything in the Social Security Number field in the admission application (it is not required). This field refers to U.S. citizens only. Equity and inclusion are central to Simon’s Rock’s mission and values, and we welcome all students, regardless of citizenship status or national origin to apply to the College. This includes students who are undocumented, and students who hold DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status.

Other Information

• Other information: Equity and inclusion are central to Simon’s Rock’s mission and values, and we welcome all students, regardless of citizenship status or national origin to apply to the College. This includes students who are undocumented, and students who hold DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status.
• Special contact: April Shandor ashandor@simons-rock.edu 413-528-7385

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• Are undocumented students eligible for need-based aid?: Yes, they are eligible for need-based aid.
• What would be the requirements for such scholarships and what would a student's chances of getting them?: Not applicable, as need-based aid is available.
• Other financial aid information: Not applicable, as need-based aid is available.

Student Life

• How often does your office receive applications from undocumented students?: We are a very small college (400 students) so we receive fewer applications in general than a larger school. The small size means we receive fewer applications from all groups. We don"t receive many applications from undocumented students. I would say at most a couple or a few per year.
• Does your school allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers onto campus without a warrant?: Bard College at Simon’s Rock will not release information about students and employees regarding citizenship or immigration status unless required by law.
• Does the campus police enforce immigration law?: Bard College at Simon’s Rock will not release information about students and employees regarding citizenship or immigration status unless required by law.
• Does your school share student immigration status with ICE?: Bard College at Simon’s Rock will not release information about students and employees regarding citizenship or immigration status unless required by law.
• Does your school provide distance-learning options for deported students to complete their degrees?: We currently have some students studying remotely due to COVID but expect all of our classes and students will be in person next year.
• Does your school provide confidential legal support to students with immigration law questions and issues?: We provide free legal consultation to students who are concerned about whether they can visit their countries of origin or who are concerned about their status when traveling internationally.