• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum undergraduate 3.5 GPA. Students with a lower GPA may have their applications considered for provisional acceptance.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum undergraduate 3.5 GPA. Students with a lower GPA may have their applications considered for provisional acceptance.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum undergraduate 3.5 GPA. Students with a lower GPA may have their applications considered for provisional acceptance.

Yes. We have both separate online and in-class programs for women.
• The live-online program begins in January.
• In class program begins in September. In-class locations are in Brooklyn and Monsey.
• The Israel program begins in October.

Live-Online- To ease the travel burden on our students while retaining the essential in-class component of successful social work programs, this program is offered fully online utilizing our unique Sara Schenirer Anywhere live-online platform. A sample of this online format can be viewed here. This platform allows us to offer all classes online in a synchronous format where students and professors see, speak, and hear each other in real time. Classes take place at set times, and students enjoy all the benefits of a live classroom without the hassle and expense of travel, parking, and inclement weather.

At the commencement of the program, students are required to attend a two-day on-site orientation session at Sara Schenirer’s flagship location in Brooklyn, NY. No exceptions will be granted to this policy. Students in Israel will attend a two day, on site orientation in Israel. At the orientation, policies, fieldwork requirements, and program requirements are reviewed and discussed, and students meet their professors, fellow classmates, and senior Sara Schenirer and Wurzweiler faculty.

In-Class Students who prefer a true in-class experience, are advised to consider joining our in-class program. Please note that in-class locations are in Brooklyn and Monsey only.

At the commencement of the program, students are required to attend a one-day on-site orientation session at Sara Schenirer’s flagship location in Brooklyn, NY. Policies, fieldwork requirements, and program requirements are reviewed and discussed, and students meet their professors, fellow classmates, and senior Sara Schenirer and Wurzweiler faculty.

• Live-Online – Classes are offered Sundays from approximately 9:30am-2:00pm, and one evening per week from 8:00-10:00pm in our live-online format.
• In-Class – Classes are offered Sundays from 10:00am-2:30pm.
• Israel- Classes are one or two weeknights in live online format, plus one day in person.

Wurzweiler’s experienced fieldwork coordinators maintain a vast network of contacts and will do their utmost to ensure suitable placements for you. We recognize that the quality of the fieldwork experience is important to you from a professional and hashkafic standpoint, and every effort is expended to locate opportunities for our students that will complement their needs and standards. Students will also benefit from ongoing contact and support from our highly attentive field coordinators.

Students who enroll through Sara Schenirer are eligible to receive a substantial tuition discount which reduces the price to just $825 per credit. The cost of the full program is only $49,500. There is also a one-time fieldwork fee of $1,500. Qualifying students, in the five boroughs of New York are eligible to apply for the HRSA grant and receive a $10,000 grant. Wurzweiler offers a ten-month payment-plan option, as well.

At the graduate level, the only aid available is in the form of loans. Loans are available to United States citizens. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be completed online at https://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Wurzweiler’s FAFSA school code is 002903. Additionally, there are a number of scholarships open to Jewish graduate students that students are encouraged to apply for:
• Rose Biller Scholarship Fund – The Rose Biller Scholarship Fund is open only to Jewish residents of NYC’s five boroughs, Westchester, and Long Island with financial need. It provides scholarships to Jewish men and women with significant economic need attending undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools.
• Helen B and Lewis E Goldstein Scholarship Fund – This fund is open to Jewish full-time students enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate school in the United States.
• Samuel Lemberg Scholarship Loan Fund – The Samuel Lemberg Scholarship Loan Fund provides interest-free loans to aid Jewish undergraduate and graduate college students who exhibit exceptional academic achievement and face financial difficulties pursuing a higher education. These loans must be repaid within ten years of graduation or termination of studies.

Wurzweiler School of Social Work prides itself on offering superior education and student support in a culturally sensitive environment. They are very understanding of the unique requirements and religious sensitivities of students who attend through Sara Schenirer and have worked diligently to provide an environment suitable for a Bais Yaakov graduate while meeting all academic standards.

It certainly can be. In fact, that is the primary reason we refrained from promoting it until now despite repeated requests from students, parents, and mechanchim alike. The reason we feel comfortable promoting it now is because of our partnership with Wurzweiler School of Social Work. They have worked with us to understand the potential problems inherent in this field and tailored their program to avoid them. Furthermore, the faculty is drawn from within our community and great effort is made to review all material to ensure appropriateness and proper presentation. With regards to fieldwork, every attempt is made to place students in suitable environments for their supervised fieldwork. Nevertheless, the nature of the subject matter under discussion can at times mandate exposure to topics, lifestyles, and attitudes, that may conflict with our accepted cultural norms. Students are encouraged to consult a mentor/halachic advisor before embarking upon this field of study.

For students and parents alike, the world of college and degrees can be confusing, costly, and difficult to navigate. We pride ourselves on our high-quality educational partners who offer an accredited degree, uncompromised environment, and first-rate faculty at affordable prices. We complement that by providing exceptional warmth and support to every single Wurzweiler student at Sara Schenirer, and work diligently to offer personal guidance to each student to ensure their success and timely graduation. Most of all, we operate under guidelines set for us by prominent rabbonim with whom we regularly consult to ensure conformance with Torah standards.

For students of the fully-online program, location is not an issue. Our intent is to offer this program at times that are suitable for most locations and time-zones. Students of the in-class program will have the option of transferring to the fully online program in the event of a relocation. Qualifying students can move to Israel in middle and continue the program there. Students moving from Israel to the US can transfer smoothly as well.

Registration is now open for all programs. If you are new to Sara Schenirer, please click on this link to complete your online application. If you are a previous Sara Schenirer student, please click on this link to complete your application. Applicants will be asked to submit an:
• Unofficial copy of their undergraduate transcript
• Essay explaining why they wish to attend Sara Schenirer/Wurzweiler
• Two references
• Personal photograph
Even if you do not have these available at the time of application, we recommend submitting your application immediately and submitting the requested documents as they become available.
Upon receipt of your application, students will be contacted to arrange an interview to continue the admissions process. Applicants who live outside the tri-state area will be interviewed utilizing our online teleconferencing technology.

If you have additional questions or concerns, please feel free to call our office 718-633-8557 ext. 32, or email rmilstein@sarasch.com, and as always, we will be happy to assist you further.