International Students

Affording SU: Financial Aid for International Students

An international student is a non-resident alien on a non-immigrant visa which permits full time study in the United States. A student must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen (permanent resident) to receive federal financial aid. Please note: Students who have a "Notice of Approval to Apply for Permanent Residence" (Forms I-171 or I-464) or an "Application for Voluntary Departure Under the Family Unity Program" (Form I-797) are NOT eligible for federal financial aid.

Syracuse University welcomes accomplished students from across the world. Your perspectives and background enrich the learning experience for all SU students--and your degree will prepare you to succeed at home or wherever your future takes you.

Undergraduate International Students

As an international student, you are potentially eligible for two different types of financial aid:

Merit-based scholarships are awarded on the basis of exceptional academic and personal achievement. Selection is made by the Office of Admissions and eligibility is based on a student's academic credentials. Eligible students will be notified after they are admitted to Syracuse University.

Limited need-based awards are offered to students who are selected by the Office of Admissions and who demonstrate financial need through the College Scholarship Service (CSS) International PROFILE Application.

Financial Aid for International Graduate and Certificate of Advance Study Programs

Merit Awards

Syracuse University's academic departments and programs may offer students grants, scholarships, assistantships, fellowships and prizes. International students should contact the program or department at Syracuse University for information about the availability of merit awards. The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs does not offer merit awards.

Cost of Attendance
International Undergraduate Students
2013-2014

Billable Costs		Other Expenses (average)
Tuition	$38,970	Books & Supplies	$1,360
Housing & Meals	14,054	Transportation	1,000
Miscellaneous Fees	1,488	Personal Expenses	3,500
Program Fees	1,000	Health Insurance	1,284
Total	$55,512	Total	$7,144
Total Cost of Attendance	$62,656

Charges for tuition, housing, meals and fees are subject to increase annually. Such cost increases are necessary to secure the highest quality instruction, facilities, programs, and services for students. The University considers carefully all increases in fees to ensure that they are reasonable. It is important for students and families to plan for annual cost increases and to be prepared for the financial commitment.

To learn more about the above programs, email us, or telephone our office at (315) 443-1513.

Cost of Attendance
International Graduate Students
2013-2014

The total amount of financial aid that students may receive for an academic year (fall and spring semesters) cannot exceed the Cost of Attendance. The estimated Cost of Attendance for graduate students is listed below.

Billable Costs		Other Expenses (average)
Tuition	$23,292*	Books & Supplies	$822
Fees	760	Personal Expenses	1,870
Housing	9,000	Transportation	1,330
Meals	3,000	Medical Insurance	2,800
Total	$36,052	Total	$6,822
Total Cost of Attendance	$42,874

*Graduate students are charged tuition at a rate of $1,294 per credit hour. the above estimate is based on 18 credit hours for the academic year.