As an international student considering a transfer to Bates College, I'm trying to figure out the financial aid options available. Do they have a good track record of supporting international transfer students financially?
Bates College has quite a supportive system of financial aid for international students. Bates is committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted students, which includes international students.
Bates' need-based financial aid package usually combines grant aid (from Bates and external sources), student employment, and smaller student loans. In the grant aid, Bates does not differentiate between U.S. students and international students — all students are considered equally. Keep in mind that Bates makes a distinction between need-aware admission (for international students where admission decisions take into account whether the student can afford the fees) and need-blind admission (for U.S. students where the ability to pay does not affect admission decisions).
When considering a transfer to Bates, it is advised that you fill out your CSS profile as accurately as possible and provide enough information about your financial situation. Once Bates has a clear understanding of your financial need, they will be able to determine your financial aid package if you're admitted.
Remember, financial aid for international students, including transfer students, can be slightly more limited than for domestic students, but Bates College does a good job in ensuring they consider the needs of their international students. It's also valuable to look for external scholarships in your home country or available to international students in general, as these can supplement any aid given by Bates.
To sum up, while transferring as an international student may involve some extra steps, rest assured that Bates College does provide financial support to make your education affordable. However, the specific amount of aid you could receive would depend on your financial needs. If you need to get in touch with the Office of Financial Aid at Bates, you can find their contact information here: https://www.bates.edu/financial-services/contact-information/.
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