Scholarship Information
Important Facts
- Scholarships and financial assistance for international students on F-1 student
visas are limited. There is more money available for graduate study in the
United States than there is for undergraduate study.
- International students do not qualify for federally or state funded financial
aid programs.
- Some private universities and colleges offer substantial financial assistance
to international students, sometimes enough to be competitive with state
university tuition. Many state universities do offer scholarships to international
students but the amount and number of awards are limited.
- There are many sources for scholarships available but they require extensive
research, innovative approaches and patience.
Scholarship Resources
Loan programs for International Students
Other Resources
- State and private universities do offer limited financial
aid/scholarship funds for international students. Request
this information when applying for admissions. The student's major department
at the university may also have some scholarship opportunities.
- PCC Foundation
Scholarships: Application available from the PCC Development Office
on Sylvania Campus (CC 234, Phone 503-977-4385). Apply during spring
term, deadline is usually mid-May.