Frequently Asked Questions About Admissions
Q: Is financial aid offered to international students?
A: Cornell University is pleased to provide financial aid to students who are not citizens of the United States. Financial aid for international students is made available from university funds as well as from scholarships that include (but are not limited to) the Cornell Club of Hong Kong Scholarship, the Robert and Wendy Purcell Scholarship for students from the Philippines and Thailand, and the Tata Scholarship for students from India. To apply for international financial aid, you should submit the Cornell University International Financial Aid Application and the College Scholarship Service (CSS) PROFILE. Both forms should be submitted by November 1 for early decision and January 2 for regular decision. International financial aid decisions are determined after admission decisions are made. Criteria include academic excellence, geographic diversity, and potential for campus participation and/or leadership.
