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¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ provides various financial aid opportunities to international undergraduate students. Each year a select number of first-yearÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýtransfer international students receive merit scholarships and need-based grants to attend ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ — reflecting the university’s recognition of the importance of diversity and strong global commitment. Competition for this financial assistance is intense.

You are an international student if you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

When you send in your admissions application, you automatically will be considered for merit scholarships, whether you are a Ìý´Ç°ùÌý student. First-year applicants may also apply for the , which requires a separate essay.

If you wish to be considered for need-based financial assistance, submit the  at the time you apply. We are not able to offer financial assistance to cover the full cost of attendance. Our admissions process is need-aware, meaning that we will deny an application on financial grounds if the CSS PROFILE indicates greater need than we will be able to provide through merit scholarships and need-based financial aid.

The CSS Profile is the only acceptable application for financial aid, and it must be submitted online to the College Board. Please refrain from emailing a copy of your application to the Admissions Office. Also, ¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ doesn’t accept the International Student Financial Aid Application (ISFAA).

International Graduate Students

¶¥¼¶¹ú²úÊÓƵ does not offer financial assistance directly to graduate-level international students. International graduate students may be eligible to apply for loans

Find information on estimated annual expenses here.

International students and their families may be eligibleÌý³Ù´ÇÌýborrow from private lenders with a credit-worthy U.S. Cosigner.Ìý.

The U.S. government prohibits international students from working outside the university. Many international students do work on campus. However, on-campus employment is limited and part-time, and therefore should not be considered a significant source of income to pay for your educational expenses.

Contact Information

Office of Financial Assistance

Mailing Address
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    Office of Financial Assistance
    950 Main Street
    Worcester, MA 01610

  • 1-508-793-7478
  • 1-508-793-8802 (Fax)
  • finaid[at]clarku[dot]edu
Office Hours
  • Monday – Friday

    8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.