I'm an international student and I know that getting into a U.S. college isn't the easiest thing. It'll help if the college is generous with scholarships for students like us. Can you guys tell me which colleges are known for that?
There are indeed several U.S. colleges that are known for being generous with financial aid for international students.
Yale University, for instance, is committed to admitting international students regardless of their financial circumstances and meets 100% demonstrated need for all admitted international students.
Similarly, Amherst College in Massachusetts is need-blind for all applicants, including international students. Amherst meets 100% of the demonstrated need of all students, including international students, making it one of the few institutions in the U.S. to do so.
On the west coast, Stanford University also offers generous financial aid to international students. They are need-aware for international students, but also meet 100% of demonstrated need for international students that they do admit.
Harvard University also has a robust financial aid program for international students. Families who earn less than $65,000 per year pay nothing for their child to attend, while families who earn between $65,000 and $150,000 will pay between 0 – 10% of their income.
Lastly, the University of Chicago also offers generous need-based financial aid packages to international students. Need-based aid can cover all demonstrated need, including tuition, fees, room, board, etc.
Remember to double-check that these policies have not changed for the time you'll be applying to college, as financial aid policies can vary year by year. Good luck with your applications!
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