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Non-U.S. Residents

Last modified: 11.13.07


Eligibility
Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible for U.S. federal loans and the work-study program. Those persons entering the U.S. on a student visa (J-1 or F-1) are not considered permanent residents. The School of Design gives out need-based financial assistance to international students. These awards cover only a portion of the tuition; we generally do not grant full tuition scholarships to students enrolled in Masters programs. In addition, a limited number of departmental scholarships are awarded by the Chairs to outstanding applicants who show exceptional ability.


Application Procedures
Applicants must check the appropriate box on the School of Design application form indicating that they are applying for financial aid. In addition, they should download and fill out the following three forms:
NOTE:
Completed forms should be returned to the Office of Admissions no later than March 1.


PhD Programs
Students enrolled in the Ph.D. programs are expected to be either fully supported by outside sources or must be fully funded by their Departments. Full funding in the form of a University Fellowship is available to a very limited number of entering students.



Employment
All students in the School of Design are required to be full-time participants in order to receive their awarded financial aid. Although students may be employed either on or off campus, it is not advised that they work more than fifteen to twenty hours per week. International students entering under F-1 visas are permitted to work on campus but are prohibited by law from having employment off campus.

 

 

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