The Experience
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Financial benefits
We recognize the financial barriers that Disabled students often face when applying for higher education. Participants in the Parsons Disabled Fashion Student Program will receive flexible financial support throughout the duration of their studies at Parsons. Funds that participants receive can be used towards the cost of tuition, living, and access needs.
The amount of funding students receive is based on their financial need.
This scholarship is for students who enroll in the BFA Fashion Design, MFA Fashion Design and Society, or AAS Fashion Design programs in the School of Fashion at Parsons School of Design and is awarded in addition to any merit aid or other scholarships, as well as any federal or institutional aid, with the total final awards not to exceed to cost of attendance.
of students admitted Parsons are awarded institutional financial aid in 2022/2023
It is not necessary to submit the FAFSA to be considered for this scholarship. U.S. and non-U.S. citizens may apply.
The scholarship is awarded for each year of the program, provided students remain in good academic standing.
The Parsons Experience
The fashion education experience at Parsons is unique because of the school’s deep relationship with the fashion industry in New York City. Relationships encompass mentorships, connections, and guidance between industry professionals, faculty, and students.
Parsons School of Fashion is committed to making access, equity, and justice the standard in fashion. We practice this vision through our courses that highlight fashion and its intersection with social and climate justice, including courses such as Indigenous Fashion; Fat Fashion: Design for Large Bodies; Blackness and Fashion; Fashion and Disability Justice; Latin American Fashion; Sensory Design; and Fashion and the Land.
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Image Description: Three people against a gray wall. Sky Cubacub on the left wears pink and blue scalemaille headpiece, chainmaille crop top with clear shoulder details, and sleeveless bodysuit colorblocked with neon and black-and-white triangle pattern, with wrestling boots in silver and turquoise. Alice Wong, an Asian woman who uses a power wheelchair, has a knit pink hat, using a ventilator, and black-and-white zigzag leggings with the seams on the outside, hooded cape with teal and orange color blocking. Nina Litoff on the far right kneels down, wearing a black chainmaille chestpiece with a black sheer tank dress with a chevron piece over their chest and a black and silver holo skirt under. All three wear colorful makeup and look directly at the camera.
Disability Services
The New School offers accommodations for Disabled students through the office of Student Disability Services. The New School seeks to foster an environment that encourages all students to reach their highest level of achievement. Through various student services and programs, the university emphasizes the importance of recognizing and embracing diversity.
In addition to Student Disability Services, students in this program will also have Faculty Access Mentors.
Faculty Access Mentors
Every student is paired with a Faculty Access Mentor to assist their journey at Parsons. Faculty Access Mentors provide a space to talk through accessibility challenges and brainstorm solutions. They will also help their student navigate disability services and their academic experience. All Faculty Access Mentors are trained and have experience in accessibility.
Image Description: Sinéad, a white, Queer, physically Disabled woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a midi-length pleated a-frame button up dress, with a lace duster over. Her arms are out and she is in motion, creating a flowing effect. Overlaid text in the top left corner reads "British Vogue."
Image Description: Aaron Rose Philip, a Black woman seated in a power wheelchair, on the cover of V Magaine. She is wearing a black and vibrant gradient matching Calvin Klein bralette and panty set, with a denim crop top jacket styled over it. Her hair is styled in a half up-half down straight look.
Fashion Industry Mentors and Peer Community
We prioritize mentorship opportunities for students. Our Fashion Industry Mentorship Circles allow for students to meet regularly with peers, faculty members, and Disabled and non-Disabled fashion designers, creatives, and other professionals. Topics include career preparedness, Disability arts and design, and navigating fashion school and industry culture.
We invite applications by March 15, 2024 for the Fall 2024 semester
Apply now for the Disabled Fashion Student Program.