You’re in the right place if…
You are a current high school student, a GED recipient, or a high school graduate who hasn’t completed more than 12 college credits after high school (that would make you a transfer!).
Oh, you’re also in the right place if you’re looking to join a college where you can forge lasting bonds, live your passion, and be your true self.
For First-Year Applicants
Future Smitties
Complete your FREE application and secure your spot today!
All application materials can be sent directly to the Admissions Office.
- High school transcript with your final junior year GPA
- Transcripts from any college courses completed
- An essay
- Letters of recommendation
- A resume or portfolio
- Additional essays
- A good attitude
- A desire to make the world better
- Hiking boots (not required, but you’re going to want them!)
Affording Paul Smith’s
At Paul Smith’s College, we love to recognize students’ achievements. That’s why we offer merit scholarships based on a student’s overall GPA, which are automatically awarded when we review their admissions application.
We also offer activity-based scholarships for students who have participated in select programs and meet certain criteria. Take a look at the list below, and if you think you’re eligible, be sure to let your admissions counselor know!
Merit-Based Scholarships —
All applicants are reviewed for merit-based scholarships at the time of admission. No separate application is required, just make sure to select “Yes” the “applying for financial aid” question in your application! Merit scholarships are determined based on a student’s previous academic performance at all institutions attended. Merit scholarship will be applied directly towards tuition and is renewable every academic year, granted students remain in good academic standing and maintain full-time enrollment.
Advanced Studies Scholarship — $2,000 per year
Awarded to students currently enrolled in and who have paid for their Advanced Studies dual enrollment courses.
Sage Scholars
State Grant Programs
State Grant programs are also available in select states to eligible recipients:
Visit our Financial Aid page for more information about costs or to access your financial aid portal.
Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)
The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) is a partnership HEOP provides a means for traditionally underserved, low-income students to obtain admission as well as academic and financial support.
To be considered, students must meet both academic and financial eligibility requirements. For more information, please contact your admissions counselor directly or visit the HEOP website.
Veteran Benefits
We proudly participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program and accept Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits. For questions about using these benefits to help cover education costs, please contact the Financial Aid office at 518-327-6220 or email financialaid@paulsmiths.edu.
Contact Us
Paul Smith's College Admissions Office
P.O. Box 265
7777 State Route 30
Paul Smiths, NY 12970
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Student Success
Our Center for Academic and Career Success offers a variety of free services to students from academic coaching, tutoring, supplemental instruction & study groups, a writing center, career exploration, resume building and more!
Contact your Admissions Counselor
We would love to connect with you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Find out what other students and families are asking.