Resources Parsons Associate’s Degree Programs
City and Campus Resources
the social, political, and economic contexts
A world center of design and industry,
relevant to academia. Diversity enriches
New York City is an essential part of an
the learning community by introducing
AAS education. You participate in the life
varied points of view, enabling students
of the city through class assignments
to devise innovative, thoughtful solutions
and external-partner projects, many of
to address social inequities and injustices.
which enable you to explore emerging
These efforts highlight the perspectives
design fields and enhance urban life.
and contributions of people who have
The Parsons campus, situated in the
historically been underrepresented in
heart of Manhattan, surrounds you with
higher education. Parsons is committed
opportunity, talent, and countless design
to achieving greater diversity at The New
resources. You benefit from campus
School and is making institutional changes
resources including Parsons’ Making
to reach that goal.
Center—28,000 square feet of facilities for rapid prototyping, photography,
Scholarships and
video, 3D imaging, metalworking,
Financial Aid
motion capture, architectural lighting,
All AAS applicants are considered for
and woodworking. Other resources
New School merit-based scholarships;
available to you are extensive academic
no additional application is required. The
technology labs, the Donghia Healthier
New School Office of Student Financial
Materials Library, and the university’s
Services can help students budget and
comprehensive library.
find support resources, including aid.
For more information, contact the
Diversity and Parsons
Office of Student Financial Services at
The Parsons community is made up of
212.229.8930 or sfs@newschool.edu.
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people with a broad range of experiences,
For information on the cost of attendance
identities, cultures, and beliefs. Cultivating a
and financial services, visit newschool.
learning environment in which all can thrive
edu/financialaid.
requires respect and an understanding of