Financial Aid for International Students
Financial aid for international students is limited. Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents may qualify for financial assistance from the U.S. Federal Government or the Indiana State Government.
Graduate students usually apply for Associate Instructor or Graduate Assistant positions directly in the school or department. Often, these awards are available only to students who have completed one year of graduate study. Both of these positions require excellent English speaking skills and competition for them is intense. Awards usually cover some of the cost of tuition and provide a stipend.
Because financial aid is so limited, we encourage all international students to look for other forms of support. You may find scholarships available in you own country from the government, from corporations, or from private foundations. If you can visit an overseas advising center, the center will have books you can consult. The World Wide Web can also provide useful information. Some useful sources include:
General Information and Useful Advice
Information on How to Apply for Grants
Graduate Fellowships
Commercial Cosigner Loans
Finally, after their first semester at Indiana University, international students can usually work on campus. During regular semesters, students may work up to 20 hours a week. During the summer, they can work 40 hours a week. Although on-campus work can help you with educational expenses, money you hope to earn from such employment cannot be use to support your initial request for a student visa.
We hope this information helps you plan for studying at Indiana University. Good luck in your search.