International Students
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ meets the full demonstrated financial need for all admitted students, regardless of citizenship status, for all four years. Although ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is not need-blind for non-U.S. citizens, the college offers one of the most generous and inclusive financial aid programs in the United States.
International students seeking assistance from ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ must indicate their intent to apply for need-based financial aid on the admission application prior to being admitted to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½. Requests for need-based financial aid after a student has been admitted to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ will not be considered.Â
Students who qualify can receive financial aid for up to eight semesters, in the form of a grant (that does not need to be repaid) and on-campus employment (up to 20 hours per week during the academic year.) ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ does not include loans in the aid awards for non-U.S. citizens.
Non-U.S. citizens* requesting financial aid must submit the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ International Student Application for Financial Aid (BISAFA) through the . The BISAFA is used by ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ to determine financial need for the four years the student will be at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ and is part of an applicant’s admission application. Additional information and application instructions can be found here.
*Financial aid information for citizens of Canada can be found here.
Resources for International Students
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ encourages students to seek assistance through sponsors and outside sources. In many countries, it is often possible to find information at U.S. Information Service (USIS) posts or at educational advising centers designated by the U.S. Embassy.