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Office of Financial Aid

Committed to helping Bennington students afford their college education

Our Financial Aid team looks forward to speaking with you about financing your Bennington education. Please give us a call or email your questions to finaid@bennington.edu, and we will connect you with the appropriate counselor.

At times during the busy spring application season, staff may not be immediately available when you call, but be sure to leave us a message, and your call will be returned within 24 hours. 

Financing Your Education

Contact

  • 802-440-4325
  • 802-440-4880 (fax)
  • finaid@bennington.edu
  • Mailing address:
    1 College Drive
    Bennington VT 05250

Location

  • Barn 104

Hours

  • During Term: M–F 9:00AM–5:00PM
  • FWT: M–F 8:30AM–4:00PM
  • Summer: M-Th 8:30AM-4:00 PM, F 8:30 AM-12:00 PM
David Buckwald
David Buckwald
Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing
The Barn
call davidbuckwald@bennington.edu call 802-440-4312
Deirdre Bairstow-Allen
Deirdre Bairstow-Allen
Director of Financial Aid
Barn 104
call deirdrebairstowallen@bennington.edu call 802-440-4326
Jamie Fortier
Jamie Fortier
Financial Aid Counselor
Barn 104
call jamiefortier@bennington.edu call 802-440-4733
Michelle Rodda
Michelle Rodda
Financial Aid Counselor
Barn 104

Counselor for MFA and MFA in Writing students, Loan Coordinator

call michellerodda@bennington.edu call 802-440-4323
Amy Starr
Amy Starr
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Barn 104

Counselor for undergraduate and transfer students

call amystarr@bennington.edu call 802-440-4355
Tonya Strong
Tonya Strong
Associate Vice President for Admissions
The Barn
call tonyastrong@bennington.edu call 802-440-4312
HEERF Reporting

2025–26 FAFSA Form Now Available!

The 2025–26 FAFSA® form is now available for all students and contributors. Complete the form at the link below to apply for financial aid.

 

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